Obstetric hysterectomy in rural Democratic Republic of the Congo : an analysis of 40 cases at Katwa Hospital
African Journal of Reproductive Health
; 12(1): 60-66, 2008. tab
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ABSTRACT
The objective of this study was to determine the incidence, indication, and outcome of obstetric hysterectomy at an Eastern DRC rural hospital. This was a seven year retrospective study. The incidence was 0.28%. Mean age and parity of patients was 35.8 and 7 respectively. Trend to have Obstetric Hysterectomy increased with an age of = 35 years and parity of = 5. The main indications were Post-Partum Hemorrhage (PPH) (40%) and Ruptured Uterus (27.5%). Maternal mortality was 5% compared to 0.18% for Caesarean practiced at the same study period; and perinatal mortality 35.5%. Most indications could be avoided by improvement of Obstetric care. (Afr Reprod Health 2008; 12[1]60-66)
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Assunto principal:
Procedimentos Cirúrgicos Obstétricos
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República Democrática do Congo
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Mortalidade Materna
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Histerectomia
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo observacional
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Fatores de risco
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África
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Inglês
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African Journal of Reproductive Health
Ano de publicação:
2008
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