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Indian Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Volume  8, Issue 4, October- December 2020, Pages 251-257
 

Original Article

Emergency Obstetric Hysterectomy: A Retrospective Analytical Study Over 2 Years at District Hospital Tamilnadu

B Uma Maheshwari

Senior Civil Surgeon, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Government Headquarters Hospital, Virudhunagar 626001, Tamilnadu, India.

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/ijog.2321.1636.8420.9

Abstract

Aim: Present study was undertaken with an aim to evaluate the incidence, maternal profile, indications, type, no. of transfusions, matenal outcome and how they are behaving over past 2 years (2018 – 2020) in our Government headquarters hospital virudhunagar. emergency obstetrics hysterectomy remaining an essential weapon in any obstetrics armoury. Methods: Case sheets of emergency hysterectomy for there major indications (resistant atomic PPH, Rupture uterus, adherent placenta) were taken and analyzed. Conclusion: Initially atomic PPH being the commonest indication for peripartum hysterectomy. According to present study rupture uterus being the commonest indication for peripartum hysterectomy,increasing no. of cs nowadays should be the reason for this change.


Keywords : Retrospective study; Caesarian section; Maternal mortality; Post Partum hemorrhage; Peripartum hysterectomy.
Corresponding Author : B Uma Maheshwari