Acta obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica
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Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand · Jul 2015
Multicenter StudyEmergency peripartum hysterectomy: results from the prospective Nordic Obstetric Surveillance Study (NOSS).
To assess the prevalence and risk factors of emergency peripartum hysterectomy. ⋯ A combination of prospective data collected from clinicians and information gathered from register-based databases can yield valuable data, improving the registration accuracy for rare, near-miss cases. However, proper and uniform clinical guidelines for the use of well-defined international diagnostic codes are still needed.
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Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand · Jul 2015
Multicenter StudyThe Nordic Obstetric Surveillance Study: a study of complete uterine rupture, abnormally invasive placenta, peripartum hysterectomy, and severe blood loss at delivery.
To assess the rates and characteristics of women with complete uterine rupture, abnormally invasive placenta, peripartum hysterectomy, and severe blood loss at delivery in the Nordic countries. ⋯ The studied obstetric complications are rare. Uniform definitions and valid reporting are essential for international comparisons. The main risk factors include previous cesarean section. The detailed information collected in the NOSS database provides a basis for epidemiologic studies, audits, and educational activities.