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  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Surgical Complications
  • Patient Safety

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  • Relaparotomy is a significant complication following caesarean section (CS).
  • Understanding risk factors and outcomes is crucial for improving patient care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the risk factors associated with relaparotomy after CS.
  • To evaluate the postoperative outcomes for patients requiring relaparotomy.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective case-control study was conducted.
  • 48 relaparotomy cases and matched controls from 8421 CS procedures were analyzed.
  • Demographic, obstetrics, perioperative, and laboratory data were evaluated.

Main Results:

  • The frequency of relaparotomy was 0.57%.
  • General anesthesia and longer operation duration were identified as significant risk factors.
  • Bleeding into the peritoneal cavity was the primary indication for relaparotomy, associated with increased need for blood transfusion, ICU admission, and longer hospitalization.

Conclusions:

  • Identifying perioperative risk factors like general anesthesia and operation duration is key.
  • Enhanced diligence in hemostasis during primary CS may reduce the rate of relaparotomy.