Secondary hemorrhage after hysterectomy usually occurs: (A) Immediately, (B) Within 2 days, (C) Between 5-10 days, (D) Between 10-14 days
Answer is C. Ans. c (Between 5-10 days) (Ref. Dutta Gynecology 4th ed., 208; Shaw's Gynecology, 14th ed., p 228)# Hemorrhage (COMPLICATIONS OF HYSTER CTOMY)- Primary: within 24 hours (due to slipping of ligature usually that of vaginal angle)- Secondary: usually between 5-10 days (but may occur even in 3rd week)