Obstetric hysterectomy – An analysis
Journal Title: Indian Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology Research - Year 2018, Vol 5, Issue 4
Abstract
Objectives To study the etiological factors maternal morbidity and mortality in patients who underwent obstetric hysterectomy at our tertiary care centre during the period from April 2014 September 2016Study Design It is a hospital based study during the period of April 2014 September 2016Materials and Methods Critical review of 14 patients who underwent obstetric hysterectomy during the period of April 2014 September 2016 The indications for the hysterectomy maternal morbidity and mortality neonatal outcome were studiedResults During the study period in our tertiary care centre there were11609 deliveries of which 14 emergency obstetric hysterectomies were done The majority of cases were unbooked N9 64 There was one maternal death The commonest indications for obstetric hysterectomy were placenta accreta followed by postpartum haemorrhageConclusion Skill in emergency obstetric hysterectomy remains a necessary tool for consultant obstetricians In spite of intra operative risks and postoperative complications it remains a potentially life saving procedure The maternal outcome greatly depends on timely decision and good clinical judgment because unnecessary delay can cost life and undue haste can cause morbidityKeywords Postpartum haemorrhage Obstetric hysterectomy Morbidly adherent placenta
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Archana S, O Syamala
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