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ea0028p103 | Clinical practice/governance and case reports | SFEBES2012

Admission and mortality patterns of endocrine-related diseases in the emergency room of a tertiary health care center in Lagos

Anyanwu Anthony , Olofin Kayode , Mojeed Adefemi

Introduction: Knowledge on the admission and mortality patterns of endocrine-related diseases will give insight into the magnitude of the condition and provide effective tools for planning, delivery and evaluation of healthcare needs.Methods: Records of patients that visited the emergency unit of the hospital from May to October 2011were retrieved from the hospital admissions and death registers. Demographic data were obtained. Diagnoses were classified ...