Cesarean Section, Uterine Fibroid
Conditions
Brief summary
To evaluate the value of myomectomy during delivery by cesarean section (CS) in pregnant women with uterine fibroids.
Interventions
PROCEDUREMyomectomy
Surgical removal of uterine fibroid
Sponsors
Mansoura University
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
RETROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
18 Years to 41 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Women who underwent elective CS with presence of uterine fibroid during the index pregnancy documented antenatal and at surgery
Exclusion criteria
* Antepartum hemorrhage * Blood diseases or bleeding tendencies. * Medical conditions complicating pregnancy. * Performed another surgical procedure at CS other than myomectomy.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Deficit in hemoglobin level | 24 hours | Preoperative hemoglobin minus postoperative hemoglobin level (in gm/dl) |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Operative time | 3 hours | Time to complete the procedure |
| Postoperative hospital stay period | 7 days | Time from the end of operation to discharge from hospital |
Outcome results
None listed