[Uterine rupture in Senegal. Epidemiology and quality of management].
The purpose of this prospective longitudinal study was to analyze data concerning patients treated for uterine rupture at surgical maternity hospitals in Senegal between January 1 to December 31, 1996. A total of 50 cases of uterine ruptures were recorded during the study period, i.e., 1 rupture for every 45 cesarian sections. Typical epidemiological features were rural residence (68%), age over 30 years (66%), multiparity (64%), and presence of obstetrical risks factors (76%). In 96% of cases, rupture usually occurred after failure or natural delivery assisted by personnel with limited skills in non-surgical facilities. Treatment consisted of uterine suture in 22% of cases and obstetrical hysterectomy in 78%. As a result of poor facilities for emergency transportation (68% of cases), mean delay between the indication for operative treatment and intervention was 11 hours. Maternal mortality and morbidity were 16% and 14% respectively. Neonatal mortality was 95%. The incidence of uterine rupture could be lowered by improving emergency obstetrical care and identifying risk factors for dystocia during prenatal examinations.
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Clinique Gynécologique et Obstétricale, CHU de Dakar, BP 15 745 Dakar Fann.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011247:Pregnancy; D011379:Prognosis; D011446:Prospective Studies; D011787:Quality of Health Care; D012675:Senegal / Q000453:epidemiology; D014597:Uterine Rupture / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000601:surgery*