Gynaecological hysterectomy; indications, morbidity and mortality at a tertiary care hospital
Professional Medical Journal-Quarterly [The]. 2014; 21 (6): 1285-1290
in English
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ABSTRACT
The aims of study are [1]To make an audit of hysterectomies by either route in a teaching hospital.[2]To determine the morbidity and mortality associated with this procedure. Descriptive study. Gynae and Obstetrics units, Independent University Hospital Faisalabad. From 1-1-2006 to 31-12-2008. Retrospective collection of data by convenience sample technique. 27% cases were due to fibroids, 22% were due to uterovaginal prolapse, 19% [DUB], 13% [chronic PID]. The complications were 28% [UTI] by abdominal route and 13.3% were by vaginal route, 26.6% wound infection and 2.6% in vaginal hysterectomy, rest of complications were comparable by both routes. Vaginal hysterectomy has more promising results but is reserved for specific indications
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IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Surgical Wound Infection
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Retrospective Studies
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Uterine Prolapse
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Tertiary Care Centers
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Hysterectomy, Vaginal
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Leiomyoma
Limits:
Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Professional Med. J.-Q.
Year:
2014
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