title: [Postpartum sterilization and maternal mortality in Paarl Hospital].
abstract: A single maternal death associated with postpartum sterilization has been encountered at Paarl Hospital among the 3 742 such procedures performed between January 1972 and December 1982 (19,75% of all the mothers delivered were sterilized). The safety of postpartum sterilization is confirmed. A strong plea is voiced for the expansion of this procedure on a massive national scale because of its simplicity and effectiveness.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D049590:Postpartum Period; D011247:Pregnancy; D013019:South Africa; D013245:Sterilization, Reproductive / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000401:mortality*
vernacular_title: Postpartum sterilisasie en moederlike mortaliteit in die Paarl-Hospitaal.