[Obstetrical hysterectomy].

Objective: Obstetrical hysterectomy still remains life saving operation. The aim of study was to determinate the frequency, indications and complications after the operation in the hospital in Zielona Góra, Poland.

Materials And Methods: A retrospective review based on hospital data of 36 patients undergoing obstetrical hysterectomy over the period of 11 years was undertaken.

[Wernicke's encephalopathy due to hyperemesis gravidarum].

A report of 33 years old female with Wernicke's encephalopathy is presented. The disease was secondary to hyperemesis gravidarum, started from the 6th week of pregnancy. Neurological symptoms as nystagmus, headache, vertigo, disturbance of consciousness and ataxia are described, as well as difficulties in finding out the right diagnosis.