Abstract:Introduction: Peripartum hysterectomy is defined as a hysterectomy performed at the time, or within 24 hours, of delivery. It is a life saving procedure and becomes necessary when all medical and surgical methods fail to control bleeding. It is associated with significant maternal morbidity and mortality. Objectives: To determine the incidence, indications, maternal and perinatal outcome of peripartum hysterectomy Methods: A retrospective hospital based observational study of all women who underwent peripart… Show more
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