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On submission of a scientific manuscript, the Editor in chief or Assistant Editor screens the manuscript to assess conformity with journal guidelines. The article is then sent to a minimum of 2 External reviewers for review. On return of the manuscript the author is communicated with regards to acceptability, revision, rejection or otherwise. Corrections if any are then submitted for processing and publication. Articles for publication must be in the Surgical sciences.
This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.
Members of the Nigerian Surgical Research Society and Association of Surgeons of Nigeria receive the NJS as part of their membership subscription.
Non-Member Subscription
The annual subscription rate in Nigeria is N1,000.00 (post free). The annual subscription rate for the rest of the world is $100 (post free). Cheques should be made payable to the Nigerian Journal of Surgery and addressed to the Editor - in - Chief.
Correspondence
All correspondence including manuscripts for publication should be addressed to:
Professor SNC Anyanwu
Editor - in - Chief
Nigerian Journal of Surgery
Department of Surgery
Nnamdi Azikiwe Teaching Hospital
Nnewi, Nigeria
E-mail: editornjs@yahoo.com
Papers selected for publication are based on merit and on the condition that they have not been published or submitted elsewhere for publication. The Editor does not necessarily agree with the views the contributors and advertisers, they do not have legal responsibility for such views. Materials cited for publication will include scientific research papers read at the meetings of the Society and their abstracts as well as suitable papers. The Nigerian Journal of Surgery publishes original articles, special articles (by invitation), reviews, case reports, correspondences and notes.
Preparation of Manuscripts
Manuscripts (3 copies) should be clear, typewritten with double spacing on one side of the paper not longer than A4 (206x294). Manuscripts need not resemble closely the contribution to the meetings of the Society. Original Scientific Articles should consist of the following section:
Title page
Summary
Introduction
Patients and Methods
Results
Discussion
Acknowledgment
References
Tables
Legend to Figures
An electronic copy in Word format should be included at the time of submission.
Title Page
The title page should contain the following:
(i) Title of the article which should be clear and concise.
(ii) A title not exceeding 40 letters and spaces for use as a running headline.
(iii) The initials, surnames and Emails of author(s).
(iv) The departments and institutions where the work was done with the postal address.
(v) Name and correct address of author of whom correspondence should be addressed.
(vi) Keywords (not more than 5 words).
Abstract (Structured)
A structured abstract (of not more than 150 words) should be written on the second page of manuscript stating the objectives, methods, main results and major conclusions.
Figures and Tables
Only tables and figures that are essential should be submitted. Tables (3copies) should be numbered in Roman Numerals. Figures (3copies) should be expertly drawn and photographs should be black and white, glossy in camera-ready form. Unmounted photographs are welcome and should be numbered in Arabic numerals. Figures should be numbered lightly at the back, and the top end indicated. Legend to the figures should be typed on a separate sheet of paper.
References
Authors must submit only essential references and should not write works that they have read without stating that the source of the information is secondary. Reference quoted must be indicated by the numbers 1, 2 in the text and numbered and listed in the reference list consecutively. The abbreviated journal title must should follow the style in the Index Medicus. Authors could be quoted in the text but if there are more than five, only the first five should be listed followed by et al. In the reference list, however, the names of all authors should be included. References should be as follows: author(s) name(s), title of paper, name of journal, year of
publication, volume number, first and last pages, e.g.
Jaja S.J. Lung Function in Young Nigerian Adults. West Af. J. Med. 1991; 10: 262-285.
Reference to Book and Monographs
(a) E.L. Farquharson Textbook of Operative 3rd ed. E. And S Living Edinburgh and London.1996, 76-78.
(b) Moser H.W. Ceramidase Deficiency in Standbury J. B. And Fredickson, D.S. The metabolic Basis of Inherited Diseases 4th ed. New York, McGraw Hill Book Company 1978; 702-710.
Article in Press should not be cited.
Proofs
Corrected proofs should be sent back within 10 days.
Offprints/Reprints are not free. The sum of N 15, 000.00 will be charged for accepted manuscripts to cover page charges. Reprints may be ordered by the author before publication.
Units of Measurement
All measurement should be expressed in SI Units.
Acknowledgements
Only the assistance of those who contributed significantly in the study or the preparation of the paper (excluding secretariat assistance which is assured in all cases) should be acknowledged.
The Nigerian Journal of Surgery publishes original articles, special articles (by invitation), reviews, case reports, correspondences and notes. Materials cited for publication will include scientific research papers read at the meetings of the Nigerian Surgical Research Society, and of the Association of Surgeons of Nigeria and the abstracts of those meetings. Suitable papers not presented at the meetings are also welcome.
Other websites associated with this journal: http://www.nigerianjsurg.com/
Invalid data type in setData:Editor-in-Chief/Chairman Editorial Board
S.N.C. Anyanwu
Past Editors-in-Chief
J.T. Da Rocha-Afodu
M.T. Shokunbi
Deputy Editor-in-Chief
N. Eke
Editors
O.A. Atoyebi
E.A. Ameh
V.I. Odigie
D. Dogo
O.M. Oluwatosin
A.M. Nwofor
A.O. Aderoumu
V. Ramyil
R.S. Jamabo
B.B. Shehu
Assistant Editor
G.U. Chianakwana
Editorial Assistant
O. Oti
Editorial Advisers
J.T. Da Rocha-Afodu
S.C. Ohaegbulam
O.O. Mbonu
O.O. Ajayi
O.O. Bassey
Overseas Editorial Advisers
J.K. Harness (U.S.)
C. Garbinio (Uruguay)
R. Darko (Ghana)
This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.
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Invalid data type in setData: African Journals OnlineInvalid data type in setData: Nig. J. Surg.Invalid data type in setData:On submission of a scientific manuscript, the Editor in chief or Assistant Editor screens the manuscript to assess conformity with journal guidelines. The article is then sent to a minimum of 2 External reviewers for review. On return of the manuscript the author is communicated with regards to acceptability, revision, rejection or otherwise. Corrections if any are then submitted for processing and publication. Articles for publication must be in the Surgical sciences.
This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.
Members of the Nigerian Surgical Research Society and Association of Surgeons of Nigeria receive the NJS as part of their membership subscription.
Non-Member Subscription
The annual subscription rate in Nigeria is N1,000.00 (post free). The annual subscription rate for the rest of the world is $100 (post free). Cheques should be made payable to the Nigerian Journal of Surgery and addressed to the Editor - in - Chief.
Correspondence
All correspondence including manuscripts for publication should be addressed to:
Professor SNC Anyanwu
Editor - in - Chief
Nigerian Journal of Surgery
Department of Surgery
Nnamdi Azikiwe Teaching Hospital
Nnewi, Nigeria
E-mail: editornjs@yahoo.com
Papers selected for publication are based on merit and on the condition that they have not been published or submitted elsewhere for publication. The Editor does not necessarily agree with the views the contributors and advertisers, they do not have legal responsibility for such views. Materials cited for publication will include scientific research papers read at the meetings of the Society and their abstracts as well as suitable papers. The Nigerian Journal of Surgery publishes original articles, special articles (by invitation), reviews, case reports, correspondences and notes.
Preparation of Manuscripts
Manuscripts (3 copies) should be clear, typewritten with double spacing on one side of the paper not longer than A4 (206x294). Manuscripts need not resemble closely the contribution to the meetings of the Society. Original Scientific Articles should consist of the following section:
Title page
Summary
Introduction
Patients and Methods
Results
Discussion
Acknowledgment
References
Tables
Legend to Figures
An electronic copy in Word format should be included at the time of submission.
Title Page
The title page should contain the following:
(i) Title of the article which should be clear and concise.
(ii) A title not exceeding 40 letters and spaces for use as a running headline.
(iii) The initials, surnames and Emails of author(s).
(iv) The departments and institutions where the work was done with the postal address.
(v) Name and correct address of author of whom correspondence should be addressed.
(vi) Keywords (not more than 5 words).
Abstract (Structured)
A structured abstract (of not more than 150 words) should be written on the second page of manuscript stating the objectives, methods, main results and major conclusions.
Figures and Tables
Only tables and figures that are essential should be submitted. Tables (3copies) should be numbered in Roman Numerals. Figures (3copies) should be expertly drawn and photographs should be black and white, glossy in camera-ready form. Unmounted photographs are welcome and should be numbered in Arabic numerals. Figures should be numbered lightly at the back, and the top end indicated. Legend to the figures should be typed on a separate sheet of paper.
References
Authors must submit only essential references and should not write works that they have read without stating that the source of the information is secondary. Reference quoted must be indicated by the numbers 1, 2 in the text and numbered and listed in the reference list consecutively. The abbreviated journal title must should follow the style in the Index Medicus. Authors could be quoted in the text but if there are more than five, only the first five should be listed followed by et al. In the reference list, however, the names of all authors should be included. References should be as follows: author(s) name(s), title of paper, name of journal, year of
publication, volume number, first and last pages, e.g.
Jaja S.J. Lung Function in Young Nigerian Adults. West Af. J. Med. 1991; 10: 262-285.
Reference to Book and Monographs
(a) E.L. Farquharson Textbook of Operative 3rd ed. E. And S Living Edinburgh and London.1996, 76-78.
(b) Moser H.W. Ceramidase Deficiency in Standbury J. B. And Fredickson, D.S. The metabolic Basis of Inherited Diseases 4th ed. New York, McGraw Hill Book Company 1978; 702-710.
Article in Press should not be cited.
Proofs
Corrected proofs should be sent back within 10 days.
Offprints/Reprints are not free. The sum of N 15, 000.00 will be charged for accepted manuscripts to cover page charges. Reprints may be ordered by the author before publication.
Units of Measurement
All measurement should be expressed in SI Units.
Acknowledgements
Only the assistance of those who contributed significantly in the study or the preparation of the paper (excluding secretariat assistance which is assured in all cases) should be acknowledged.
The Nigerian Journal of Surgery publishes original articles, special articles (by invitation), reviews, case reports, correspondences and notes. Materials cited for publication will include scientific research papers read at the meetings of the Nigerian Surgical Research Society, and of the Association of Surgeons of Nigeria and the abstracts of those meetings. Suitable papers not presented at the meetings are also welcome.
Other websites associated with this journal: http://www.nigerianjsurg.com/
Invalid data type in setData:Editor-in-Chief/Chairman Editorial Board
S.N.C. Anyanwu
Past Editors-in-Chief
J.T. Da Rocha-Afodu
M.T. Shokunbi
Deputy Editor-in-Chief
N. Eke
Editors
O.A. Atoyebi
E.A. Ameh
V.I. Odigie
D. Dogo
O.M. Oluwatosin
A.M. Nwofor
A.O. Aderoumu
V. Ramyil
R.S. Jamabo
B.B. Shehu
Assistant Editor
G.U. Chianakwana
Editorial Assistant
O. Oti
Editorial Advisers
J.T. Da Rocha-Afodu
S.C. Ohaegbulam
O.O. Mbonu
O.O. Ajayi
O.O. Bassey
Overseas Editorial Advisers
J.K. Harness (U.S.)
C. Garbinio (Uruguay)
R. Darko (Ghana)
This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.
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On submission of a scientific manuscript, the Editor in chief or Assistant Editor screens the manuscript to assess conformity with journal guidelines. The article is then sent to a minimum of 2 External reviewers for review. On return of the manuscript the author is communicated with regards to acceptability, revision, rejection or otherwise. Corrections if any are then submitted for processing and publication. Articles for publication must be in the Surgical sciences.
This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.
Members of the Nigerian Surgical Research Society and Association of Surgeons of Nigeria receive the NJS as part of their membership subscription.
Non-Member Subscription
The annual subscription rate in Nigeria is N1,000.00 (post free). The annual subscription rate for the rest of the world is $100 (post free). Cheques should be made payable to the Nigerian Journal of Surgery and addressed to the Editor - in - Chief.
Correspondence
All correspondence including manuscripts for publication should be addressed to:
Professor SNC Anyanwu
Editor - in - Chief
Nigerian Journal of Surgery
Department of Surgery
Nnamdi Azikiwe Teaching Hospital
Nnewi, Nigeria
E-mail: editornjs@yahoo.com
Papers selected for publication are based on merit and on the condition that they have not been published or submitted elsewhere for publication. The Editor does not necessarily agree with the views the contributors and advertisers, they do not have legal responsibility for such views. Materials cited for publication will include scientific research papers read at the meetings of the Society and their abstracts as well as suitable papers. The Nigerian Journal of Surgery publishes original articles, special articles (by invitation), reviews, case reports, correspondences and notes.
Preparation of Manuscripts
Manuscripts (3 copies) should be clear, typewritten with double spacing on one side of the paper not longer than A4 (206x294). Manuscripts need not resemble closely the contribution to the meetings of the Society. Original Scientific Articles should consist of the following section:
Title page
Summary
Introduction
Patients and Methods
Results
Discussion
Acknowledgment
References
Tables
Legend to Figures
An electronic copy in Word format should be included at the time of submission.
Title Page
The title page should contain the following:
(i) Title of the article which should be clear and concise.
(ii) A title not exceeding 40 letters and spaces for use as a running headline.
(iii) The initials, surnames and Emails of author(s).
(iv) The departments and institutions where the work was done with the postal address.
(v) Name and correct address of author of whom correspondence should be addressed.
(vi) Keywords (not more than 5 words).
Abstract (Structured)
A structured abstract (of not more than 150 words) should be written on the second page of manuscript stating the objectives, methods, main results and major conclusions.
Figures and Tables
Only tables and figures that are essential should be submitted. Tables (3copies) should be numbered in Roman Numerals. Figures (3copies) should be expertly drawn and photographs should be black and white, glossy in camera-ready form. Unmounted photographs are welcome and should be numbered in Arabic numerals. Figures should be numbered lightly at the back, and the top end indicated. Legend to the figures should be typed on a separate sheet of paper.
References
Authors must submit only essential references and should not write works that they have read without stating that the source of the information is secondary. Reference quoted must be indicated by the numbers 1, 2 in the text and numbered and listed in the reference list consecutively. The abbreviated journal title must should follow the style in the Index Medicus. Authors could be quoted in the text but if there are more than five, only the first five should be listed followed by et al. In the reference list, however, the names of all authors should be included. References should be as follows: author(s) name(s), title of paper, name of journal, year of
publication, volume number, first and last pages, e.g.
Jaja S.J. Lung Function in Young Nigerian Adults. West Af. J. Med. 1991; 10: 262-285.
Reference to Book and Monographs
(a) E.L. Farquharson Textbook of Operative 3rd ed. E. And S Living Edinburgh and London.1996, 76-78.
(b) Moser H.W. Ceramidase Deficiency in Standbury J. B. And Fredickson, D.S. The metabolic Basis of Inherited Diseases 4th ed. New York, McGraw Hill Book Company 1978; 702-710.
Article in Press should not be cited.
Proofs
Corrected proofs should be sent back within 10 days.
Offprints/Reprints are not free. The sum of N 15, 000.00 will be charged for accepted manuscripts to cover page charges. Reprints may be ordered by the author before publication.
Units of Measurement
All measurement should be expressed in SI Units.
Acknowledgements
Only the assistance of those who contributed significantly in the study or the preparation of the paper (excluding secretariat assistance which is assured in all cases) should be acknowledged.
The Nigerian Journal of Surgery publishes original articles, special articles (by invitation), reviews, case reports, correspondences and notes. Materials cited for publication will include scientific research papers read at the meetings of the Nigerian Surgical Research Society, and of the Association of Surgeons of Nigeria and the abstracts of those meetings. Suitable papers not presented at the meetings are also welcome.
Other websites associated with this journal: http://www.nigerianjsurg.com/
Invalid data type in setData:Editor-in-Chief/Chairman Editorial Board
S.N.C. Anyanwu
Past Editors-in-Chief
J.T. Da Rocha-Afodu
M.T. Shokunbi
Deputy Editor-in-Chief
N. Eke
Editors
O.A. Atoyebi
E.A. Ameh
V.I. Odigie
D. Dogo
O.M. Oluwatosin
A.M. Nwofor
A.O. Aderoumu
V. Ramyil
R.S. Jamabo
B.B. Shehu
Assistant Editor
G.U. Chianakwana
Editorial Assistant
O. Oti
Editorial Advisers
J.T. Da Rocha-Afodu
S.C. Ohaegbulam
O.O. Mbonu
O.O. Ajayi
O.O. Bassey
Overseas Editorial Advisers
J.K. Harness (U.S.)
C. Garbinio (Uruguay)
R. Darko (Ghana)
This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.
Invalid data type in setData: The names and email addresses entered in this journal site will be used exclusively for the stated purposes of this journal and will not be made available for any other purpose or to any other party.Invalid data type in setData: If this paper is accepted for publication, you will be asked to pay an Article Publication Fee to cover publications costs.Invalid data type in setData: Article PublicationInvalid data type in setData: The payment of this fee will enable you to view, download, and print this article.Invalid data type in setData: Purchase ArticleInvalid data type in setData: We encourage readers to sign up for the publishing notification service for this journal. Use the Register link at the top of the homepage for the journal. This registration will result in the reader receiving the Table of Contents by email for each new issue of the journal. This list also allows the journal to claim a certain level of support or readership. See the journal's Privacy Statement which assures readers that their name and email address will not be used for other purposes.Invalid data type in setData: Authors are required to pay an Article Submission Fee as part of the submission process to contribute to review costs.Invalid data type in setData: Article SubmissionInvalid data type in setData:Background
Missing intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD) is a known complication of IUCD use.
Objective
To examine the methods of diagnosis and Management modalities of missing IUCD at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu.
Materials and Method
This was a retrospective review of the records of all clients who presented with complaints of missing IUCD over an 11 year period, from 1st January 1990 to 31st December 2000. Relevant information on biodata, methods of diagnosis and removal were extracted and analysed using tabulations and simple percentages.
Results
A total of 44,975 clients were seen at the family planning clinic within the period under review. Twenty two thousand , one hundred and sixty eight clients used IUCD, giving a 55.96% of total contraceptive use. Of these, 20 IUCD missed, giving the incidence of missing IUCD as 0.08%. The mean age of clients with missing IUCD was 38±2.18 years and the mean parity was 6.00 ± 0.54. Majority (30%) were asymptomatic. Twenty five percent
presented with lower abdominal pain. One client had a co-existing pregnancy of about 10 weeks. The commonest mode of diagnosing missing IUCD was the use of plain abdominal x-ray with a marker in-utero (50%) and retrieval hook was used for removal in 45% of the cases. Three patients had exploratory laparotomy for removal of the missing IUCD.
Conclusion
IUCD is a method of contraception most commonly used in UNTH, Enugu .
Plain abdominal x-ray with a marker in-utero is a simple and reliable diagnostic technique for missing IUCD.
Keywords: intrauterine Contraceptive device, missing, Enugu
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