Trends in Unplanned Peripartum Hysterectomy in the United States, 2009-2020

Obstet Gynecol. 2022 Mar 1;139(3):449-451. doi: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000004673.

Abstract

The incidence of unplanned peripartum hysterectomy is increasing nationwide, which may reflect an increase in placenta accreta spectrum disorders.

Publication types

  • Observational Study
  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hysterectomy / trends*
  • Placenta Accreta / epidemiology
  • Placenta Accreta / surgery*
  • Pregnancy
  • United States / epidemiology