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Item Abruptio placentae: Epidemiology and pregnancy outcome in a low-resource setting.(College of Health Sciences, University of Port Harcourt, 2018-09) Adeniran, Abiodun; Elegbua, Callistus; Ezeoke, Grace; Adesina, Kikelomo; Balogun, OlayinkaBackground: Abruptio placentae are a life-threatening obstetric emergency associated with high maternal, foetal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. Aim: The aim of this study is to determine the modes of presentation, management and pregnancy outcome of pregnancies complicated by abruptio placentae at a tertiary health facility. Methods: A descriptive study (retrospective) of women managed for abruptio placentae over a period of 3 years. The inclusion criteria were diagnosis of abruptio placentae (clinical or radiological), delivery at the study site and availability of the case files for review. Exclusion criteria included patients with other conditions except abruptio placentae, delivery at other facilities or failure to retrieve the case files. Data collection was from the case files of participants, and the results were represented in tables. Results: Out of 8,931 deliveries during study , 64 had for abruptio placentae (prevalence 0.72% or 7.2/1000); however, 60 satisfied the inclusion criteria and were included in subsequent analysis. Twenty (33.3%) were above 35 years old, 14 (23.3%) were grandmultipara and the most common risk factor was hypertensive disorders (26; 43.3%). Thirty (50.0%) presented with vaginal bleeding, retroplacental clot was present at delivery in 27 (45.0%), 37 (61.7%) had emergency abdominal delivery, 51 (85.0%) had anaemia at presentation while 37 (61.6%) had blood transfusion. Forty-four (73.4%) were preterm (mean gestational age 35 ± 2.9 weeks) and neonatal survival was 50.0%; among survivors, 25 (83.3%) required neonatal intensive care due to perinatal asphyxia. Perinatal mortality was 50% (500/1,000), but no maternal death among study participants. Conclusion: Abruptio placentae remain a potential cause of maternal, foetal and neonatal complications; however, emergency caesarean delivery appears to improve neonatal survival in complicated cases with live foetuses.Item Comparing perioperative vaginal misoprostol with intraoperative pericervical hemostatic tourniquet in reducing blood loss during abdominal myomectomy: A randomized controlled trial.(Turkish-German Gynecological Association, 2019) Afolabi, Muhibat; Ezeoke, Grace; Saidu, Rakiya; Ijaiya, Munirdeen; Adeniran, AbiodunObjective: To compare the effectiveness of perioperative vaginal misoprostol with intraoperative pericervical hemostatic tourniquet in reducing blood loss during abdominal myomectomy. Material and Methods: A randomized controlled trial involving women with uterine leiomyoma who underwent abdominal myomectomy was conducted at a tertiary facility in Nigeria. Participants were recruited after they gave informed consent and randomized into group I (single dose 400 μg vaginal misoprostol one-hour before surgery) and group II (intraoperative pericervical hemostatic tourniquet). Eighty participants (40 in each group) were recruited. Uterine size was measured in centimeters above the pubic symphysis, and blood loss estimation involved direct volume measurement and gravimetric methods. The main outcome measures were intraoperative blood loss, blood transfusion, and recourse to hysterectomy. Ethical approval and trial registration were obtained; the data were analyzed using the SPSS software version 21.0; p<0.05 was considered significant. Results: Participants in group I had higher mean intraoperative blood loss (931.89±602.13 vs 848.40±588.85 mL, p=0.532), intra-operative blood transfusion rates (60 vs 55%; p=0.651) and mean units of blood transfused (1.30±1.20 vs 1.20±1.30; p=0.722) compared with group II. The mean uterine size (19.50±6.93 vs 20.05±6.98 cm; p=0.725) and number of fibroid nodules (11.25±7.99 vs 11.45±8.22; p=0.912) were comparable. The change in post-operative hematocrit was 2.66±2.21% vs 3.24±2.85% (p=0.315) and post-operation blood transfusion was 2.5 vs 5% (p=0.556). There was no recourse to hysterectomy in either of the study groups. While adverse effects of misoprostol occurred in 5 (12.5%) participants of group I. Conclusion: The effectiveness of perioperative vaginal misoprostol is comparable to intra-operative hemostatic pericervical tourniquet in reducing blood loss during abdominal myomectomy. (J Turk Ger Gynecol Assoc 2019; 20: 23-30)Item Current features of urethral mucosa prolapse among children in Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria(The Nigerian Journal of General Practice, 2014-03) Adeniran, Abiodun; Okpara, Enoch; Fawole, Adegboyega; Ijaiya, Munirdeen; Abdul, Ishaq; Adesina, Kikelomo; Ezeoke, GraceSetting: Urethral mucosa prolapse is a benign gynaecological condition which is commoner among young black children. Objective: To evaluate the presentation, management, outcome and current status of urethral mucosa prolapse at atertiary centre. Design/ methods: A retrospective descriptive study of49 patients managed at the Obstetrics and Gynaecology department of the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin. The case files of all patients who were managed from 1st January 2001 to 31st December 2010were retrieved from the medical records department and relevant information extracted. the results were expressed in tables and compared with an earlier study from the centre. Results: A total of 49 patients were managed, the prevalence of urethral mucosa prilapse 1.3% of all gynaecological admissions; all were Nigerians aged 3 to 12 years. The commonest presenting complaint was blood stain on underwear in 37[75.5%], 28[57.1%] presented with multiple symptoms and 32[65.3%] had failed medical treatment prior to presentation. Surgical management was 100% successful, minor post operative complications occurred in eightpatients [16.6%] and the commonest was urinary retention in 5[10.2%] patients. The results were generally similar to a previous study conducted a decade earlier in this centre. Conclusion: Urethral mucosa prolapse is not a common conditioninthis environment; medical and conservative management with higherfailure should be discouraged while surgical management which was curative with no longterm complication is highly recommened as the treatment choice.Item Determinants of contraceptive usage among female apprentices in Ilorin, Nigeria(Sudan Medical Association, 2018-08) Olarinoye, Adebunmi; Adesina, Kikelomo; Olarinoye, John; Adeniran, Abiodun; Aderibigbe, Sunday; Ezeoke, GraceAbstract Background: Maternal mortality is high in most developing countries and a significant number are from complications arising from induced unsafe abortion. The single, young and sexually active women are often more vulnerable, majority of the female apprentices fall within this group. Use of contraceptive among female apprentices in Ilorin, Nigeria was studied in this article. Methods: Five hundred and sixteen respondents participated in this survey through interview administered questionnaires. Results: The mean age of respondents was 22.34 ± 6.8years; of menarche was 13.28 ± 2.12 years and of first sexual exposure was 18.45 ± 3.9 years. The most common vocation was apprentice medicine/chemist vendor 124 (24%), followed by tailoring 114 (22%), 304 (59%) were single, 112 (21.7%) were married while 148 (28.7%) had primary education. Among the respondents, 79.5% and 64% were aware of condoms and combined oral contraceptive pills respectively. Only 48.3% had used at least one contraceptive method in the past. Most commonly used contraceptive was the male condom (42.9%). The least used was the combined pill (11.8%). Use of emergency pills was related to educational level (p = 0.027), used only by apprentices with formal education. Contraception as a contradiction to religious beliefs was the commonest reason for non-use followed by fear of future infertility as a complication of contraception. Conclusion: Religious beliefs and fear of complications were the major hindrances to contraceptive uptake despite the high level of awareness. Although the widespread use of male condom, which protects against sexually transmitted diseases, in this high risk group is acceptable and encouraging, attempts should still be focused on improving contraception uptake among apprentices.Item Endometriosis: Evaluation and management in a low-resource country(Kenya Medical Association, 2019) Adeniran, Abiodun; Adeoye, Oladapo; Adesina, Kikelomo; Ezeoke, Grace; Ige, O.A.; Imhoagene, Aleakhuei; Akanbi, O.R.; Ibrahim, Kazeembackground: Endometriosis is a chronic debilitating gynaecologic condition that negatively affects the health, economic, social and psychological lives of women. Though a gynaecological condition, it can affect other systems in the body. objective: To describe the presentation, evaluation and treatment of endometriosis among gynaecological patients at a tertiary centre in Ilorin, Nigeria. Methods: A retrospective descriptive study of all women managed for endometriosis over a three and half year period at a tertiary centre. A list of all individuals with the condition was compiled, the case files were retrieved and the relevant data extracted. The result was presented in tables. results: Endometriosis constituted 1.3% of gynaecological admissions and 0.6% of gynaecology clinic visit during the study period. It affected reproductive-age women with mean age 32.8 years and modal age 31-35 years (35.3%). The women were mostly nulliparas (13;76.5%) with normal menstrual cycle (13;76.6%) and duration of menstruation (16;94.1%). Eleven (64.7%) had multiple gynaecological complaints and additional extra-pelvic lesions respectively. Sixteen (94.1%) had coexisting co-morbidity, of these 9 (56.3%) was in the thoracic region. The common medical treatment offered was gonadotrophin-releasing-hormone analogues (8; 47.1%), 6(35.3%) had medical while 11(64.7%) has combined medical and surgical management; diagnosis was by histology in 11(64.7%). conclusion: Endometriosis remains a disease of reproductive-age women commonly associated with coexisting non-gynaecologic manifestations necessitating combined medical and surgical management.Item Food taboos among pregnant Nigerian Women in Ilorin.(Unilorin, 2014) Olarinoye, Adebunmi; Adesina, Kikelomo; Olarinoye, John; Adejumo, Adebowale; Ezeoke, GraceBackground: Myths and taboos play an important role in the lives of women in the area as in other parts of the world. Some taboos can be dysfunctional or harmful. Objectives: To examine food taboos related to pregnancy and their perception by the women. Methods: There were 275 respondents through use of questionnaires applied at antenatal clinics. Results: Mean age was 29.08 years. 192(72%) of the respondent had tertiary levels of education and 32% to 75% were not in agreement with the food taboos and the possible negative effects attached. In the taboo associated with avoidance of caffeinated drink, there was a greater proportion in agreement 49% compared to 32%. Conclusion: Belief and adherence to food taboos is reducing in our environment as a result of increase in level of education, occupation and urbanization. No significant negative effect on past pregnancy outcomes was observed. Change should be approached in form of educating the women. This can be done during the health talks given by the nurses during antenatal visits and more importantly through increase in formal education especially to higher levels.Item Impact of Body Mass Index on Haematological parameters at booking in Ilorin, Nigeria.(Unilorin, 2013) Adesina, Kikelomo; Aderibigbe, Adedeji; Olarinoye, Adebunmi; Balogun, Olayinka; Fadeyi, Abayomi; Babatunde, Abiola; Abdulkareem, Sanni; Ezeoke, GraceBackground: Pregnancy is associated with physiological changes that affect almost all of the systems in the body, including weight gain; these changes accommodate the demands of the feto-placental unit. Therefore, hematological parameters in pregnancy may not be comparable with those of non-pregnant women. Methodology: A total of 500 pregnant women were consecutively recruited at booking, and 465 met the inclusion criteria. Their blood samples were analyzed for some blood indices, which were compared with their body mass indices and sociodemographic characteristics. Results: The mean levels of Mean Corpuscular Volume(MCV) and Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration(MCHC) were 82.2 fl ± 8.4 and 34.0 g/dl ± 1.9, respectively, which were within the normal reference values but close to the lower limits. The hemoglobin concentration was low (10.5 g/dl), whereas the erythrocyte sedimentation rate was high (34.1 mm/hr). Hematological parameters were compared by trimesters. MCV and Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin(MCH) increased across the trimesters, with P values of 0.0007 and 0.011, respectively (P< 0.05). PCV was also inversely proportional to the gestational age (P0.026). There was no statistically significant difference when BMI and hematological parameters were compared (P>0.05), although RBC and PCV values increased as the maternal weight increased, suggesting a probable positive correlation between the red cell count and concentration and body mass index in pregnancy. Conclusion: This study confirmed the hemodilutional effect of pregnancy and suggests a relationship between BMI, RBC and PCV in pregnancy. Body weight may increase the red cell parameters in pregnancy.Item Knowledge, Practice and Acceptability of HPV vaccine by mothers of adolescent girls in Ilorin, Nigeria.(A publication of Omdurman Islamic University Sudan., 2018-03-14) Adesina, Kikelomo; Saka, Aishat; Isaika-Lawal, Salamat; Adesinyan, Omotayo; Olarinoye, Adebunmi; Ezeoke, GraceBackground: Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is a sexually transmitted cause of carcinoma of the cervix. An important determinant of the success of a primary preventive strategy like HPV vaccination is the knowledge and willingness of parents to vaccinate adolescents before sexual debut. Materials and methods of study: A cross sectional descriptive survey of mothers of girls in 8 secondary schools in Ilorin was carried out from February to April 2015. Schools were selected using multi staged sampling. Descriptive and inferential statistics were performed with Chi Square and ANOVA. Results: There were 470 questionnaires returned for analysis out of 600, giving a response rate of 78.3%. One hundred and sixty-one (34.3%) knew HPV to be sexually transmitted infection and 40.4% knew it was the cause of cervical cancer. While 35.1% were aware of HPV vaccine, only 1.9% had ever vaccinated their children. Less than half (44.9%) were willing to vaccinate their children. Women with good knowledge of HPV and cervical cancer were more willing to vaccinate their children than women with poor knowledge (P <0.001). Conclusion: There is poor knowledge of HPV and practice of vaccination among mothers in llorin. Willingness of mothers to vaccinate their daughters is suboptimal. Mother’s knowledge is an important determinant of HPV vaccination of adolescents.Item Maternal near-miss in a great grandmultipara following unsafe abortion: A focus on the uncommon contributing factors(International Medical and Technological University, Tanzania, 2014-04) Adeniran, Abiodun; Fawole, Adegboyega; Adesina, Kikelomo; Aboyeji, Peter; Ezeoke, GraceUnsafe abortion and its complications have been limited to adolescents lacking family and partner support without attention to older, married women and their peculiarities regarding unsafe abortions. Main objective of the study was to focus on uncommon contributing factors to unsafe abortion in older women. A 40year old, great grandmultipara [Para 10+1,8 alive] with awareness on modern contraception underwent unsafe abortion following in severe morbidity [severe anaemia, perforated gangrenous uterus and septicaemia] which necessitated exploratory laparotomy and subtotal hysterectomy. Adequate puerperal care, cultural re- orientation, review of information in family planning jingles and liberalization of abortion law will assist in preventing unsafe abortions among older women.Item Oral health status of pregnant women in Ilorin, Nigeria(Taylor& Francis Group U.K.DOI:10.1080/01443615.2018.1454410, 2018) Adesina, Kikelomo; Ernest, Moninuola; Tobin, Abiola; Isiaka- Lawal, Salamat; Adeyemi, Moshood; Olarinoye, Abiodun; Ezeoke, GraceOral diseases have been shown to negatively affect pregnancy outcomes, yet, routine oral health care is not a component of the antenatal care package in Nigeria. This study was designed to describe the pattern of the oral conditions in pregnancy compared to the non-pregnant controls. Two hundred and twenty-five pregnant women and 166 non-pregnant controls were studied from two healthcare facilities in Ilorin. Oral-related complaints were assessed in the pregnant population while both of the groups had an oral cavity examination. The mean age of the respondents was 28.24 years ±4.77 and 80% had at least a secondary school level of education. The prevalence of oral complaints among the pregnant women was 19.1%. Gingivitis was more common among the pregnant women than the non-pregnant women, and more demonstrable on examination. Oral healthcare should be a component of the antenatal care in our environment.Item Parental perception of human papillomavirus vaccination of prepubertal girls in Ilorin, Nigeria.(Saudi Journal of Health Sciences Wolters Kluwer - Medknow, 2018) Adesina, Kikelomo; Saka, Aishat; Isaika-Lawal, Salamat; Adesinyan, Omotayo; Gobir, Aishat; Olarinoye, Adebunmi; Ezeoke, GraceContext: Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination of young girls is yet to be a routine practice in Nigeria and parents’ acceptance may influence immunization of their children. Aims: The aim of this study is to determine beliefs and concerns of parents about HPV vaccination of girls. Subjects and Methods : A cross‑sectional survey of parents of girls between 10 and 15 years in 12 selected secondary schools of Ilorin using a self‑administered questionnaire designed by researchers was conducted. Statistical Analysis Used: Data analysis involved univariate and bivariate analyses with SPSS version 20. The level of significance for all tests was set at 5%. Results: The respondents were 470 mothers between 31 and 50 years, 58.1% had at least secondary school education, 70.2% were employed, and 22.8% belonged to the upper social class. Of the study participants, 35.1% were aware of HPV vaccine and 33.8% knew that the vaccine was available in Nigeria. While 55.8% of mothers believed that all girls should be vaccinated, 19.5% responded that only sexually active girls should have it. Among all respondents, full protection, need for repeated doses, and age of the girls were significantly related to willingness to vaccinate statistically (P < 0.05). These concerns were not significant among mothers that were aware of HPV vaccines. Conclusions: There is low awareness of HPV vaccine among mothers in Ilorin despite the high prevalence of cervical cancer in our environment. Parental perception of HPV vaccines in terms of concerns and beliefs was significantly related to willingness of mothers to vaccinate their daughters.Item Pattern of contraception among users in a Nigerian Public Family Planning Unit.(Sudan Medical Journal, 2016-08) Adesina, Kikelomo; Abdul, Ishaq; Olarinoye, Adebunmi; Jimoh, Abdul; Saidu, Rakiya; Ezeoke, GraceBackground: Nigeria is a developing country with high fertility rate and complications of unwanted pregnancies. Contraception is vital for fertility regulation and prevention of complications associated with unplanned pregnancy. The use of available methods depends on their acceptability by people in a community which may be determined by their social characteristics. To determine the uptake of modern contraceptive methods among women seeking family planning services in a Nigerian Tertiary Hospital and document the acceptability of methods by new clients. Materials and Methods: A retrospective review of contraceptive users that attended the family planning clinic of the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, between January 2000 and December 2009 was done Data on socio-demographic characteristics, previous method(s) of contraception, duration of use, reasons for discontinuation, side effects and reasons for current contraceptive choices were obtained from the documented case notes. Old and new users were compared. Statistical analysis used was descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: Five thousand, five hundred and three clients' records were reviewed, 59.8% of all attendees were new acceptors of modern contraceptive methods in the facility. The percentage of new acceptors per year was 31.7-51.9%. Intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD) was the commonest method among the new and old clients and most of them required contraception for child spacing rather than completion of family size (P<0.001).Bilateral Tubal Ligation and condom were the least common methods (0.1% respectively). Most of the new clients (67%) were referred by health personnel. In conclusion, the acceptability of modern contraceptive methods by new clients at U.I.T.H between 2001 and 2009 was high. IUCD was the commonest method chosen. Use of surgical contraception was low.Item Patterns of contraceptive usage of family planning clinics in Ilorin, Nigeria.(Bangladesh Medical Journal, 2015) Ajiboye; Adesina, Kikelomo; Abdul, Ishaq; Ezeoke, GraceThis study was carried out to evaluate the pattern of contraceptive usage in family planning clinics of public hospitals within Ilorin metropolis, Nigeria. It was a retrospective study carried out between January 2010 and December 2012 involving a total of 10,002 contraceptive users attended family planning clinics in the centers within this period. Over a half of the clients (56.6%) were within the age bracket of 30-39 years, and 1.4% were less than 20 years. Majority (79.8%) of the users had two or more children while 0.9% were nulliparas. The most preferred contraceptive method was the hormonal injectable (59.5%); the percentage of users of oral contraceptive pills was 9.6% and utilization of the male condoms was 6.9%. The user rate for intrauterine contraceptive device was 17.3% while it was 6.6% for hormonal implant. Surgical sterilization was utilized by 0.1%. !e commonest source of information was from healthcare personnel accounting for 41.9% followed by the mass media (21.6%). !ere was a low level of acceptance amongst teenagers; the level of acceptance of surgical sterilization methods was also low. !ere is need to improve on information dissemination regarding contraceptive use, via the internet and social media for teenagers who tend to be more internet-savvy. !e number and age of clients were statistically significant factors for patterns of contraceptive usage at various family planning clinics in Ilorin metropolis.Item Presentation and perinatal outcome following umbilical cord prolapse in Ilorin(Faculty of Medicine, University of Jos, 2017-01) Adeniran, Abiodun; Imhoagene, Aleakhue; Ezeoke, GraceBackground: Umbilical cord prolapse remains one of the most common obstetric emergencies associated with high foetal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. Materials and Methods: A descriptive (retrospective) study was conducted on all women who were managed for umbilical cord prolapse over a 4-year period. The medical records of all eligible women were retrieved, and relevant information was extracted. The main outcome measures were perinatal outcome and the need for neonatal intensive care. The results were represented using simple descriptive methods. Results: There were 56 women with umbilical cord prolapse out of the 14,892 deliveries with a prevalence of 0.38%. A single risk factor was present in 39 (72.2%) women, and breech presentation [12 (22.2%)] was the most common risk factor. In addition, 42 (77.8%) women presented with live foetuses with palpable umbilical cord pulsation in the first stage of labour and subsequently had emergency caesarean deliveries. The diagnosis-to-delivery interval for live foetuses was less than 30 min in seven women (16.7%) and between 30 and 60 min in 34 women (80.9%). All women who had foetal death at presentation subsequently had vaginal delivery. A total of 23 (54.8%) neonates were admitted into the neonatal intensive care unit mostly for perinatal asphyxia [16 (69.6%)], whereas 6 (26.1%) suffered early neonatal death. The perinatal mortality rate for the study was 333/1000. Conclusion: Modern antenatal care, early presentation and complication readiness for prompt emergency care by the health facilities will improve perinatal outcome from cord prolapse.Item Retrospective review of prevalence, causes and adverse outcomes of obstructed labour at the department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Nigeria. (faculty of clinical sciences, Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State, Nigeria, 2015-12) Adesina, Kikelomo; Ajiboye, Adeyosoye; Abdul, Ishaq; Ezeoke, Grace; Olarinoye, Adebunmi; Bakare, Tola; Fawole, AdegboyegaItem Thoracic endometriosis syndrome at University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital(South African Thoracic Society, 2018) Adeoye, Peter; Adeniran, Abiodun; Adesina, Kikelomo; Ige, O.A; Akanbi, O.R; Imhoagene, Aleakhuei; Ibrahim, Kazeem; Ezeoke, GraceBackground. Endometriosis is defined as the presence of endometrial tissue (stroma and functional glands) outside the uterine cavity in women of reproductive age. Ectopic sites are frequently located in the pelvis; extrapelvic sites have been reported in the gastrointestinal tract and thoracic cavity. Thoracic manifestation of endometriosis constitutes thoracic endometriosis syndrome (TES). Objectives. To examine the presentation pattern and outcome of in the management of TES. Methods. This study is a retrospective review of medical records of patients diagnosed with endometriosis at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital over a 3.5-year period from January 2014 to June 2017. Results. A total of 21 patients presented with endometriosis, of whom 8 (38.1%) presented with TES. The most common variety of TES was catamenial pleural effusion (CPE) accounting for 75%, followed by catamenial chest pain (37.5%). Two patients (25%) each presented with catamenial pneumothorax and catamenial haemoptysis, while 1 (12.5%) had catamenial surgical emphysema. Closed thoracostomy tube drainage plus chemical pleurodesis was the most frequent intervention technique, accounting for 62.5%. Conclusion. TES remains an uncommon entity, despite being the most common extrapelvic manifestation of endometriosis. CPE appeared to be the most common variant of TES in our environment. Currently available treatment options need to be improved, and more used made of video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery.Item Thoracic endometriosis syndrome at University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital(African journal of Thoracic and Critical Care Medicine, 2018) Adeoye, Peter; Adeniran, Abiodun; Adesina, Kikelomo; Ige, Olufemi; Akanbi, Oluwaseun; Imhoagene, Alaekhue; Ibrahim, Kazeem; Ezeoke, GraceBackground. Endometriosis is defined as the presence of endometrial tissue (stroma and functional glands) outside the uterine cavity in women of reproductive age. Ectopic sites are frequently located in the pelvis; extrapelvic sites have been reported in the gastrointestinal tract and thoracic cavity. Thoracic manifestation of endometriosis constitutes thoracic endometriosis syndrome (TES). Objectives. To examine the presentation pattern and outcome of in the management of TES. Methods. This study is a retrospective review of medical records of patients diagnosed with endometriosis at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital over a 3.5-year period from January 2014 to June 2017. Results. A total of 21 patients presented with endometriosis, of whom 8 (38.1%) presented with TES. The most common variety of TES was catamenial pleural effusion (CPE) accounting for 75%, followed by catamenial chest pain (37.5%). Two patients (25%) each presented with catamenial pneumothorax and catamenial haemoptysis, while 1 (12.5%) had catamenial surgical emphysema. Closed thoracostomy tube drainage plus chemical pleurodesis was the most frequent intervention technique, accounting for 62.5%. Conclusion. TES remains an uncommon entity, despite being the most common extrapelvic manifestation of endometriosis. CPE appeared to be the most common variant of TES in our environment. Currently available treatment options need to be improved, and more use made of video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery.