Objective: To measure the incidence of unanticipated gynecologic malignancies among women who underwent hysterectomy for benign indications.
Methods: We conducted a data analysis of hysterectomy cases from the medical files as well as from pathology reports in the pathology department in Al Shifa Medical Complex. Cases were abstracted from 1st January 2019 to 30th December 2020.
Background: Caesarean section rates are rising globally. No specific caesarian section rate at either country-level or hospital-level was recommended. In Palestinian government hospitals, nearly one-fourth of all births were caesarean sections, ranging from 14.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEpisiotomy should be cut at certain internationally set criteria to minimize risk of obstetric anal sphincter injuries (OASIS) and anal incontinence. The aim of this study was to assess the accuracy of cutting right mediolateral episiotomy (RMLE). An institution-based prospective cohort study was undertaken in a Palestinian maternity unit from February 1, to December 31, 2016.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To analyse the current situation of caesarean section in Palestine using the Robson Ten Group Classification System (TGCS).
Design: A population-based birth cohort study.
Setting: Obstetrical departments in three governmental hospitals in Gaza.