A review of 700 hysterotomies.
We studied 700 hysterotomies carried out in Aberdeen between 1968 and 1972. The morbidity and mortality indicate that the operation is now outdated as a method of terminating pregnancy. A study of referral practice showed that there were many unneccessary delays.
D000028:Abortion, Induced; D000328:Adult; D005191:Family Characteristics; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008393:Marriage; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011247:Pregnancy; D011262:Pregnancy Trimester, Second; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D013245:Sterilization, Reproductive; D013923:Thromboembolism / Q000209:etiology; D013997:Time Factors; D014599:Uterus / Q000601:surgery*