Changing indications for vaginal hysterectomy.
The recent history of vaginal hysterectomy in America is summarized to bring current trends into focus. A series of 252 vaginal hysterectomies is analyzed. The discussion deals with factors contributing to morbidity, the relative advantages of various techniques, and the recognition and management of complications.
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005334:Fever / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007044:Hysterectomy / Q000639:trends*; D007045:Hysterectomy, Vaginal / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods / Q000639:trends*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D013518:Surgery, Plastic; D014621:Vagina / Q000601:surgery