Opportunity and value of emergency hysterectomy in uterine hemorrhage of pregnant and maternal women

Objective: To investigate the causes and nesssesity of emergency hysterectomy in abnormal uterine hemorrhage of the pregnant and maternal woman and to seek the possible preventive measures for the incidence.Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted in 30 cases of emergency hysterectomy.Results: Among the 30 cases,29 were cured and 1 died.The main cause of hysterectomy during pregnant period was placental factors;whereas it was infection factors during postpartum period.Conclusions: Hysterectomy is an effective procedure for abnormal uterine hemorrhage,but the time of operation should be considered.