Risk factors for relaparotomy after cesarean delivery

Natav Hendin*, Liron Seidman, Yossi Geron, Gil Zeevi, Eran Hadar, Asnat Walfisch, Ohad Houri

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Objective: To identify and analyze risk factors associated with relaparotomy following cesarean delivery (CD), focusing on obstetric and surgical parameters. Methods: Retrospective case–control study conducted at a high-volume tertiary obstetric center. We reviewed all women who underwent CD between 2013 and 2023. Patients who required a relaparotomy, defined as the reopening of the fascia, were included in the study group. Patient data were systematically reviewed to identify potential risk factors contributing to the need for post-CD relaparotomy, compared with a control group that did not undergo a relaparotomy. Results: Out of 11 465 women underwent CD, 59 (0.5%) required relaparotomy. Using a multivariate model for independent risk factors, we found the following to be associated with relaparotomy: emergency CD (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] 3.09, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.78–5.38, P < 0.01), placenta previa (aOR 4.66, 95% CI 1.54–14.11, P < 0.01), and multiple gestation as indications for the CD (aOR 4.61, 95% CI 2.10–10.12, P < 0.01); estimated intraoperative blood loss of more than 1 L (aOR 5.98, 95% CI 2.79–12.80, P < 0.01); and intraoperative adhesions (aOR 7.12, 95% CI 4.06–12.48, P < 0.01). Conclusions: Our study underscores the multifactorial nature of relaparotomy after CD, emphasizing the significance of considering a broad array of risk factors. By identifying and understanding these factors, clinicians can optimize patient care and potentially reduce morbidity, particularly the need for subsequent surgical interventions.

Original languageEnglish
JournalInternational Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics
DOIs
StateAccepted/In press - 2024

Keywords

  • cesarean delivery
  • intraoperative adhesions
  • maternal complications
  • relaparotomy
  • surgical technique

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