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Characteristics of maternal deaths following cesarean section in a developing country.

Abstract
A retrospective analysis was made of 27 maternal deaths after cesarean section occurring over a 5-year period. Sepsis was the single most important cause of maternal death (81.5%). The commonest indications for the cesarean sections were obstructed labor (59.3%) and cord prolapse (18.5%). The causes of maternal deaths were classified as avoidable and recommendations were made for their prevention.
AuthorsV A Ojo, O O Adetoro, F E Okwerekwu
JournalInternational journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics (Int J Gynaecol Obstet) Vol. 27 Issue 2 Pg. 171-6 (Oct 1988) ISSN: 0020-7292 [Print] United States
PMID2903081 (Publication Type: Journal Article)
Topics
  • Adult
  • Cause of Death
  • Cesarean Section (mortality)
  • Developing Countries
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Maternal Mortality
  • Nigeria
  • Pregnancy
  • Retrospective Studies

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