International Journal of Reproductive BioMedicine
Maternal characteristics, clinical indications, and neonatal outcomes in cesarean hysterectomy: A cross-sectional study
By Farahnazsadat Ahmadi, Behnaz Behzadi and Mahboubeh Tajaldini.
Abstract
Background
Cesarean hysterectomy (CH) is a life-saving surgical procedure performed in obstetric emergencies, particularly in cases of uncontrollable hemorrhage, placenta previa, and abnormal placental adherence.
Objective
This study aimed to evaluate the maternal characteristics, associated clinical factors, complications, and neonatal outcomes observed in CH. Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectional study, data of 89 women who underwent CH at Sayad Shirazi hospital, Gorgan, Iran, between 2013 and 2022 were extracted from participants’ medical records using a structured checklist covering maternal demographics, comorbidities, placental conditions, surgical outcomes, and neonatal results.






