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Facing the unimaginable: Case series of hysterotomy at a tertiary care centre

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Case Series

Author Details : Shikha Madan*, Sonia Dahiya, Smriti Anand, Pushpa Dahiya, Savita Rani Singhal

Volume : 11, Issue : 3, Year : 2024

Article Page : 504-506

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijogr.2024.090

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Abstract

Background: Hysterotomy is a surgical procedure involving a planned incision in the uterus. Although it is not commonly used for abortions, its incidence has increased due to higher rates of caesarean sections and placenta accreta spectrum.
Case Report: We report three such cases, first of a retained head of decapitated fetus; second of a patient with previous three caesarean section; and third of a patient with placenta previa.
Conclusions: This surgical technique is rarely used for abortions, but if it has to be done it is associated with a high rate of morbidity. With the increase in the incidence of previous uterine scars, the rate of placenta accreta spectrum has increased. Hysterotomy may be required in these cases.
 

Keywords: Hysterotomy, Caesarean section, Placenta accreta spectrum.

How to cite : Madan S, Dahiya S, Anand S, Dahiya P, Singhal S R, Facing the unimaginable: Case series of hysterotomy at a tertiary care centre. Indian J Obstet Gynecol Res 2024;11(3):504-506

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