Journal of AIDS & Clinical Research

Ajuonuma Benneth C

Publications

• Research Article
  Pleural Effusion: Aetiology, Clinical Presentation and Mortality Outcome in a Tertiary Health Institution in Eastern Nigeria - A Five Year Retrospective Study
  Author(s): Mbata Godwin C, Ajuonuma Benneth C, Ofondu Eugenia O, Okeke Ernest C, Chukwuonye Innocent I and Aguwa Emmanuel NMbata Godwin C, Ajuonuma Benneth C, Ofondu Eugenia O, Okeke Ernest C, Chukwuonye Innocent I and Aguwa Emmanuel N
  
  Aim: This retrospective notes review determined the aetiology, clinical presentation and mortality in patients with pleural effusion over a 5-year period. Method: A retrospective audit of patients' folders from January 2008-December 2012. Data collected included demographics, clinical presentation, and laboratory and mortality outcome. Results: Of 199 folders reviewed, 108 were males. Male:female ratio was 1.18:1. Major symptoms were cough 156(78.4%), chest pain 142(71.4%) and dyspnoea 130(65.3%). Major signs included pyrexia 120(60.3%), ascites 48(24.1%) and hypotension 42(21.1%). The more common aetiology were TB 84(42.2%), parapneumonic 28(14.07%) and cardiac failure 28(14.07%). Forty-six (37.1%) of 120 patients screened were HIV positive. Mortality was 33(16.6%). Conclusion: Pleural effusion is a common presentation in our clinical practice. Bacterial infection particularly TB.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2155-6113.1000426

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