Decrease in uterine rupture in Conakry, Guinea by improvements in transfer management
- 1 January 1990
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wiley in International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics
- Vol. 31 (1) , 21-24
- https://doi.org/10.1016/0020-7292(90)90176-l
Abstract
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.Keywords
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