Uterus preserving surgery versus hysterectomy in the treatment of refractory postpartum haemorrhage in two tertiary maternity units in Cameroon: a cohort analysis of perioperative outcomes

Uterus preserving surgery versus hysterectomy in the treatment of refractory postpartum haemorrhage in two tertiary maternity units in Cameroon: a cohort analysis of perioperative outcomes

Abstract Background Little evidence exists on the efficacy and safety of the different surgical techniques used in the treatment of postpartum haemorrhage (PPH). We aimed to compare uterus preserving surgery (UPS) versus hysterectomy for refractory PPH in terms of perioperative outcomes in a sub-Sah...

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Main Authors: Julius Sama Dohbit, Pascal Foumane, Elie Nkwabong, Christelle Ogolong Kamouko, Joel Noutakdie Tochie, Bernard Otabela, Emile Mboudou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-05-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Subjects:
Postpartum haemorrhage
Uterus preserving surgery
Hysterectomy
Perioperative outcomes
Cameroon
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12884-017-1346-0

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