Myomectomy during Caesarean Birth in Fibroid-Endemic, Low-Resource Settings
Author
Source
Obstetrics and Gynecology International
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-11-14
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
If myomectomy during caesarean delivery becomes a widespread practice, it could potentially eliminate multiple surgeries for both indications.
However, many surgeons have been reluctant to adopt this policy without conclusive evidence demonstrating its safety.
This study reviews the publications on caesarean myomectomy especially from the African Continent with respect to duration of surgery, blood loss, length of hospital stay, and blood transfusions.
Judging from the lack of large studies on caesarean myomectomy, the proportion of surgeons who attempt the procedure is largely low because of concerns about its safety.
However, most of the authors suggested that the complications and morbidity following caesarean myomectomy do not significantly differ from those occurring during caesarean section alone, while fertility is apparently not compromised by this treatment.
With careful patient selection, adequate experience, and efficient haemostatic measures, the procedure does not appear as hazardous as was once thought.
This piece of information is relevant for counseling women who request for the simultaneous removal of previously diagnosed fibroids during caesarean section.
Staff and facilities for safe management of haemorrhage are a requisite for the procedure.
Large randomized trials are needed to guide decisions as to the best clinical practice regarding myomectomy during caesarean delivery.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Awoleke, J. O.. 2013. Myomectomy during Caesarean Birth in Fibroid-Endemic, Low-Resource Settings. Obstetrics and Gynecology International،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-478292
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Awoleke, J. O.. Myomectomy during Caesarean Birth in Fibroid-Endemic, Low-Resource Settings. Obstetrics and Gynecology International No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-478292
American Medical Association (AMA)
Awoleke, J. O.. Myomectomy during Caesarean Birth in Fibroid-Endemic, Low-Resource Settings. Obstetrics and Gynecology International. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-478292
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-478292