PROF. HYACINTH EZE

PROF. HYACINTH EZE

Professor of Medicine

 

E-mail:                                   hyacinon@gmail.com   hyacinon@yahoo.com hyacinth.onah@unn.edu.ng

 

 

 

 

 

Phone Number:                    08130151750/08033377169

 

 

 

 

 

Brief Biography:

 

Born on 1st September 1957. Hails from Orba in Udenu Local Government Area of Enugu State of Nigeria. Was educated in St. Patrick’s Primary School, Ohom Orba, St Teresa’s College, Nsukka and the University of Nigeria, Nsukka and several institutions in the UK, Ireland, Spain, Turkey, Italy, India, Sweden etc.

 

 

 

He holds the following degrees/certificates: MB, BS; M. Pharm; MPA; FMCOG; FWACS; Cert in ART and Cert in Gynaecological Endoscopy.

 

Married with children.

 

 

 

 

 

Area of Specialization:

 

Ø  Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility.

 

Ø  Gynaecological Endoscopy.

 

 

 

Responsibilities:

 

Teaching, research, clinical practice and social responsibility to the three tiers of governments in Nigeria.

 

 

 

Publications

 

 

 

  1. Iloabachie GC, Onah HE, Nwakoby BAN. Pyrimethamine prophylaxis in pregnancy. Nigerian Journal of Surgical Sciences 1995; 5(1): 14-17.
  2. Akah PA, Onah HE. Urinary tract infection in a Nigerian rural setting. West African Journal of Pharmacology and Drug Research 1997; 13 (1&2): 8-12.
  3. Onah HE, Megafu U, Iloabachie GC, Okaro JM, Anya SE, Umezulike AC. Risk factors for pre-eclampsia in Enugu, Nigeria. Tropical Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 1998; 15(1): 21-24.
  4. Onah HE, Megafu U, Iloabachie GC. Can a lower definition of hypertension be justified in pregnant Nigerians? Tropical Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 1998; 15 (1): 41-47.
  5. Onah HE, Okaro JM, Megafu U, Iloabachie GC. Eclampsia at Enugu, Nigeria: a five-year review. Tropical Journal of Medical Research 1998; 2 (1): 28-31.
  6. Okaro JM, Onah HE, Umezulike AC, Megafu U. Views of Nigerian parturients, their husbands and their medical personnel on the presence of parturients’ relatives during labour. Journal of College of Medicine 1998; 3(2): 88-90.
  7. Onah HE, Megafu U, Iloabachie GC, Okaro JM. Increased incidence of essential hypertension amongst Ibo women of reproductive age? Journal of College of Medicine 1998; 3(1): 22-26.
  8. Umezulike AC, Onah HE. Bilateral tubal ligation at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu: a six-year review. Orient Journal of Medicine 1999; 1: 43-46.
  9. Onah HE, Umezulike AC. Symphsio-fundal height measurements: a comparison of three techniques amongst rural Nigerian women. Orient Journal of Medicine 2001; 13:52-57.
  10. Onah HE, Umezulike AC. Clients’ assessment of antenatal care at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu, Eastern Nigeria. Journal of College of Medicine 2000; 5: 39-42.
  11. Onah HE, Ikeme ACC. Risk factors for intrauterine growth restriction in Enugu, Eastern Nigeria. Journal of College of Medicine 2000; 5 (2): 69-74.
  12. Onah HE. Symphysis-fundal height measurements in predicting fetal macrosomia. Journal of College of Medicine 2000; 5 (2): 59-61.
  13. Onah HE, Eze JN. Risks associated with four and higher order caesarean sections in Nigerians. Tropical Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2000; 17 (1): 14-17.
  14. Onah HE, Iloabachie GC, Obi SN, Ezugwu FO, Eze JN. Nigerian male sexual activity during pregnancy. International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics 2002; 76:219-223.
  15. Onah HE, Ikeme ACC, Nkwo PO. Correlation between intrapartum fundal height and birth weight. African Journal of Reproductive Health 2002; 6(2):23-29.
  16. Megafu U, Iloabachie GC, Okaro JM, Onah HE. Arterial pressure changes during pregnancy in Enugu, Eastern Nigeria. Nigerian Postgraduate Medical Journal 1999; 6(1): 1-5.
  17. Umezulike AC, Onah HE, Okaro JM. Use of partograph among medical personnel in Enugu, Nigeria. International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics 1999; 65(2): 205-207.
  18. Onah HE. Declining fetal growth standards in Enugu, Nigeria. International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics 2000; 68: 219 – 224.
  19. Onah HE.  Factors affecting fertility after an ectopic pregnancy. Tropical Journal of Medical Research 1999;3(1):--------.
  20. Onah HE, Ezugwu FO, Eze JN. Cervical cancer screening: a survey of current practice amongst Nigerian gynaecologists. Tropical Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2001; 18(2): 78-81.
  21. Onah HE, Okaro JM. Caesarean section in the delivery of Nigerian eclamptics. Tropical Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2001; 18:34-37.
  22. Nkwo PO, Onah HE. Decrease in female genital mutilation among Nigerian Ibo girls. International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics 2001; 75(3): 321-322.
  23. Okaro JM, Umezulike AC, Onah HE, Chukwuali LI, Ezugwu FO, Nweke PC. Maternal mortality at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu before and after Kenya. African Journal of Reproductive Health 2001; 5(2): 90-97.
  24. Onah HE, Nkwo PO. Symphysis-fundal height measurements in estimating birth weight. Journal of College of Medicine 2001; 6 (1): 5 – 9.
  25. Onah HE, Ezegwui HU. Increasing the use of the vaginal route for hysterectomy in Nigerians. Journal of College of Medicine 2002; 7:13-15.
  26. Onah HE, Ogbuokiri CM. Antenatal clinical pelvimetry and labour outcome in primigravidae. Journal of College of Medicine 2001; 6(2): 70-73.
  27. Onah HE. Formal education does not improve the acceptance of caesarean section among pregnant Nigerian women. International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics 2002; 76:321-323.
  28.  Onah HE. Prognostic value of absolute versus relative rise of blood pressure during pregnancy. African Journal of Reproductive Health 2002; 6:32-40.
  29. Onah HE, Iloabachie GC. Conservative management of early-onset pre-eclampsia and feto-maternal outcome. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2002; 22:357-362.
  30. Ezugwu FO, Obi SN, Onah HE. The knowledge, attitude and practice of child adoption among infertile Nigerian women. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2002; 22:211-216.
  31. Onah HE, Iloabachie GC. Resolution of hypertension following delivery in Nigerian eclamptics. Journal of College of Medicine 2002; 7:5-8.
  32. Ezugwu FO, Anya S, Onah HE, Okaro JM. The place of destructive operations in obstetric practice in developing countries. Tropical Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2002; 19(2): 90-92.
  33. Iloabachie GC, Onah HE. Cervico-vaginal fistula from induced abortions as a cause of subsequent midtrimester abortions in Nigerians. Nigerian Postgraduate Medical Journal   2002; 9:99-101
  34. Onah HE, Ezegwui HU. Elective abdominal hysterectomy: indications and complications in Enugu, Eastern Nigeria. Global Journal of Medical Sciences 2002; 1: 49-53.
  35. Eze JN, Iloabachie GC, Onah HE. The use of Foley’s catheter in controlling severe uterine haemorrhage in gynaecological practice: a report of three cases. Tropical Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology  2002; 19(1): 44-46
  36. Onah HE. Effect of pregnancy prolongation on perinatal mortality. International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics 2003; 80(3):255-261.
  37. Onah HE, Eze JN. Trends in the age of primigravidae in Enugu, Nigeria. Tropical Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2002; 19(2):71-73.
  38. Nkwo PO, Onah HE. Feasibility of reducing the caesarean section rate at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu, Nigeria Tropical Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2002; 19(2):86-89.
  39. Onah HE, Ogbuokiri CM. Child adoption: a comparison of the knowledge and attitude of fertile and infertile Nigerians. International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics 2002; 79(3):279-280.
  40. Onah HE, Ezegwui HU. Family planning attitude and practice amongst male doctors in Enugu, Eastern Nigeria. Journal of College of Medicine 2002; 7(2):108-110.
  41. Onah HE, Nkwo PO. The Nigerian-based obstetrician and the stress of obstetric emergencies. Tropical Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2003; 20:44-48.
  42. Onah HE. Women’s assessment of intra- and postpartum care at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu. Journal of College of Medicine 2003; 8(2):9-11.
  43. Onah HE. Effect of the Foley catheter and synchronous oxytocin administration on cervical ripening.  International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics, 2003; 82(6):510-515.
  44. Onah H E, Nkwo P O. Commentary: Caesarean section or symphysiotomy for obstructed labour for developing countries? Need to ascertain women’s preferences. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2003; 23(6):594-595.
  45. Onah HE. Perceived environmental stress factors and their correlates among pregnant Nigerians. International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics, 2003; 83(2):215-218.
  46. Onah HE. Intrapartum estimation of fetal weight by symphysiofundal height measurement. Tropical Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2003; 20(2):127-128.
  47. Onah HE, Ugona MC. Preferences for either symphysiotomy or caesarean section for obstructed labour among Nigerian women. International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics 2004;84(1):79-81.
  48. Ezemba et al Pregnancy after mitral valve replacement. African Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences 2004, 33:271 – 274.

 

 

 

  1. Onah HE. Nigerian Women’s Reproductive Aspirations In Relation To Their Knowledge of The Obstetric Risks Associated With Grandmultiparity. Nigerian Postgraduate Medical Journal 2004; 11(2):110 - 115.
  2. Onah HE, Mbah AU, Chukwuka J, Ikeme ACC. HIV/AIDS awareness and sexual practices among undergraduates in Enugu, Nigeria. Nigerian Postgraduate Medical Journal 2004; 11(2):121-125.
  3. Onah HE, Akani CI. Rates and predictors of episiotomy in Nigerian women of unknown HIV status. Tropical Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology2004; 21(1):44 – 45.
  4. Onah HE, Mgbor SO. Isolated umbilical endometriosis: a case report. West African Journal of Radiology 2000; 7(1):41-43.
  5. Onah HE. Contraceptive choice at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu. Global Journal of Medical Sciences  2004; 3 (1&2): 29-31.
  6. Onwuzurike BU, Onah HE. Caesarean section in twin deliveries in Enugu. Journal of College of Medicine 2004; 9(1):8-11.
  7. Onah HE, Nkwo PO. External cephalic version: a survey of current practice amongst Nigerian obstetricians. Tropical Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2004; 21(1):24 - 26.
  8. Onah HE, Ugona MC. An audit of vaginal hysterectomies in Enugu, Nigeria. Tropical Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2004; 21(1):58-60.

 

57.  Onah HE, Okaro JM, Umeh U, Chigbu CO. Maternal mortality in health institutions with emergency obstetric care facilities in Enugu State, Nigeria. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2005; 25:1 – 6.

 

  1. Onah HE, Ibeziako N, Umezulike AC, Effetie ER, Ogbuokiri CM. Decision-delivery interval and perinatal outcome in emergency caesarean sections. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2005; 25 (4): 342 – 346.
  2. Onah HE, Iyoke CA. Abnormal Pap smears: A comparison of total abdominal hysterectomy and cone biopsy in management. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2006; 26(1):48 -51.

 

60.  Ikeako LC, Onah HE, Iloabachie GC. Influence of formal maternal education on the use of maternity services in Enugu, Nigeria. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2006; 26(1):30 – 34.

 

61.  Mgbor SO, Onah HE, Onuh AC, Nwankwo T. Sonographic features associated with vaginal bleeding in early pregnancy. Archives of Nigerian Medicine and Medical Sciences

 

62.  Onah HE, Mgbor SO, Umeh A. The outcome of tubal surgeries at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu, Nigeria. Journal of Clinical Practice 2006; 9(1):44-47

 

63.  Onah HE, Mgbor SO, Ikeme ACC. Foley’s catheter versus Lippes loop in the treatment of asherman’s syndrome: an open randomized clinical trial. Journal of Clinical Practice (Accepted for publication)

 

  1. Iyoke CA, Onah HE. Vacuum deliveries at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu, Nigeria. Tropical Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. 2006 23(1):23-26
  2. Onah HE, Nkwo PO, Nwankwo TO. Malaria chemoprophylaxis during pregnancy: a survey of current practice amongst Nigerian obstetricians. Tropical Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.2006 23(1):17-19
  3. Onah H.E. Pre-operative pharmacological correction of severe anaemia due to uterine fibroids. Tropical Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2006 23(1):44-47.
  4. Onah HE, Umeh UA. Maternal mortality at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu (1999 – 2003). Global Journal of Medical Sciences 2006; 5(1):13-16
  5. Onah HE, Mgbor SO, Oguanuo TC. An evaluation of the shock index in predicting ruptured ectopic pregnancy. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2006; 26(5): 445 – 447
  6. Iyoke CA, Onah HE, Onwasoigwe CN. Teachers’ attitude is not an impediment to adolescent sexuality education in Enugu, Nigeria. African Journal of Reproductive Health 2006; 10 (1): 81-90
  7. Onah HE, Ikeako LC, Iloabachie GC. Factors associated with the use of maternity services in Enugu, southeastern Nigeria. Social Science and Medicine 2006; 63:1870-1878
  8. Chigbu CO, Nwogu-Ikojo EE, Onah HE, Iloabachie GC. Juxtacervical vesico-vaginal fistula: outcome by route of repair. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2006; 26(8): 795 – 797.
  9. Onah HE, Ezike HA, Mgbor SO. Saline sonohysterosalpingographic findings in infertile Nigerian women. Journal of Obstetrics Gynaecology 2006; 26(8): 788-790.
  10. Obi SN, Onah HE, Ezugwu FO.Risk factors for hepatitis B infection during pregnancy in a Nigerian obstetric population. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2006; 26(8): 770 – 772
  11. Okafor UH, Oguonu T, Onah HE. Risks factors associated with congenital malatia in Enugu, South Eastern Nigerian. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2006; 26(7):612-616
  12. Mgbor SO, Onah HE.  Sonographic gender determination: experience in two private health care centres in Enugu, South Eastern Nigeria. Journal of College of Medicine 2006; 11(1):65-66
  13. Onah HE. Module 2: An overview of the medical causes of maternal morbidity and mortality. In: SOGON: Leadership Training Modules on Safe Motherhood in Nigeria: SOGON 2005: 8-15.
  14. When getting there is not enough: a nationwide cross-              sectional study of 998 maternal deaths and 1451 near-misses in public tertiary hospitals in a low-income country.                                                                    Oladapo OT, Adetoro OO, Ekele BA, Chama C, Etuk SJ, Aboyeji AP, Onah HE, Abasiattai AM, Adamu AN, Adegbola O, Adeniran AS, Aimakhu CO, Akinsanya O, Aliyu LD, Ande AB, Ashimi A, Bwala M, Fabamwo A, Geidam AD, Ikechebelu JI, Imaralu JO, Kuti O, Nwachukwu D, Omo-Aghoja L, Tunau K, Tukur J, Umeora O, Umezulike AC, Dada OA, Tunçalp Ӧ, Vogel JP, Gülmezoglu AM; Nigeria Near-miss and Maternal Death Surveillance Network..BJOG. 2016 May;123(6):928-38. doi: 10.1111/1471-0528.13450.PMID:25974281
  15. Cytologic surveillance versus immediate colposcopy for women with a cervical smear diagnosis of low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion in a poor setting in Nigeria.                                                               Ajah L, Chigbu C, Onah H, Iyoke C, Lawani O, Ezeonu P.                                                                                                  Onco Targets Ther. 2014 Nov 27; 7:2169-73. doi: 10.2147/OTT.S70930.                                                     PMID:25473299
  16. Accuracy and cost-analysis of placental alpha-microglobulin-1 test in the diagnosis of premature rupture of fetal membranes in resource-limited community settings.                                      Eleje GU, Ezugwu EC, Ogunyemi D, Eleje LI, Ikechebelu JI, Igwegbe AO, Okonkwo JE, Ikpeze OC, Udigwe GO, Onah HE, Nwosu BO, Ezeama CO, Ezenkwele EP.                                             J Obstet Gynaecol Res. 2015 Jan;41(1):29-38. doi: 10.1111/jog.12475.                                                        PMID: 25164109
  17. Risks associated with subsequent pregnancy after one caesarean section: A prospective cohort study in a Nigerian obstetric population.                                                                                                          Iyoke CA, Ugwu GO, Ezugwu FO, Lawani OL, Onah HE.                                                                      Niger J Clin Pract. 2014 Jul-Aug;17(4):442-8. doi: 10.4103/1119-3077.134035.                           PMID:24909467
  18. Current approaches for assessment and treatment of women with early miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy in Nigeria: a case for dedicated early pregnancy services.                                                     Iyoke CA, Ugwu OG, Ezugwu FO, Onah HE, Agbata AT, Ajah LC.                                                                                       Niger J Clin Pract. 2014 Jul-Aug;17(4):419-24. doi: 10.4103/1119-3077.134003.                                           PMID:24909463
  19. Maternal and perinatal outcomes of delivery after a previous Cesarean section in Enugu, Southeast Nigeria: a prospective observational study.                                                                                 Ugwu GO, Iyoke CA, Onah HE, Egwuatu VE, Ezugwu FO.                                                                               Int J Womens Health. 2014 Mar 13; 6:301-5. doi: 10.2147/IJWH.S56147.                                               PMID:24648774
  20. Prevalence, presentation and management of polycystic ovary syndrome in Enugu, south east Nigeria.                                                                                       

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