Indications and outcomes of emergency obstetric hysterectomy; a 5-year review at the Bafoussam Regional Hospital, Cameroon

Indications and outcomes of emergency obstetric hysterectomy; a 5-year review at the Bafoussam Regional Hospital, Cameroon

Abstract Background Emergency Obstetric Hysterectomy (EOH) is removal of the uterus due to life threatening conditions within the puerperium. This life saving intervention is associated with life threatening complications. In our setting, little is known on EOH. Objectives To determine the prevalenc...

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Main Authors: Mbakwa Rickeins Mbakwa, Nicholas Tendongfor, Yannick Lechedem Ngunyi, Ekongefeyin Sintieh Nchinda Ngek, Frank Alemkia, Thomas Obinchemti Egbe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-04-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Subjects:
Emergency obstetric hysterectomy
Caesarean hysterectomy
Postpartum hysterectomy
Complications
Indications
Predictors of adverse outcomes
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-021-03797-3

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-021-03797-3

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