Decrease in uterine rupture in Conakry, Guinea by improvements in transfer management.
Lack of an effective transfer system remains a major risk factor for uterine rupture, especially in developing countries. The implementation of a program of consultation, feedback and integration between peripheral delivery units and two hospitals resulted in a decrease in the incidence of uterine rupture from 0.20% to 0.12% and of maternal mortality after uterine rupture from 28% to 21%, respectively, after 6 months.
Balde
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University Women's Clinic, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Heidelberg, FRG.
Bastert
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D000354:Africa, Western; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010360:Patient Transfer; D011247:Pregnancy; D012307:Risk Factors; D014597:Uterine Rupture / Q000401:mortality / Q000517:prevention & control*