The association between race/ethnicity and peripartum hysterectomy and the risk of perioperative complications.

Shari M LawsonBetty ChouKristin L MartinIsa RyanAhizechukwu C Eke Kimberly D Martin

Published in: International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics (2020)

Women of color have higher rates of peripartum hysterectomy and experience higher rates of poor perioperative outcomes and mortality.

Keyphrases

cardiac surgery
patients undergoing
risk factors
polycystic ovary syndrome
cardiovascular events
coronary artery disease
metabolic syndrome
adipose tissue
skeletal muscle