Sepsis: Primary indication for peripartum hysterectomies in a South African setting

Background. Peripartum hysterectomies are lifesaving procedures but definitions vary. Indications are variable and dependant on resources and geographical factors.Objectives. To evaluate the incidence, aetiology and complications associated with peripartum hysterectomies in a tertiary hospital in So...

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Main Authors: Catherine Cluver, Lize Jansen van Vuuren
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Health and Medical Publishing Group 2016-12-01
Series:South African Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Online Access:http://www.sajog.org.za/index.php/sajog/article/download/1068/526