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

• Main Authors: Mbakwa Rickeins Mbakwa (Author), Nicholas Tendongfor (Author), Yannick Lechedem Ngunyi (Author), Ekongefeyin Sintieh Nchinda Ngek (Author), Frank Alemkia (Author), Thomas Obinchemti Egbe (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2021-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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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...