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  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University Hospital, Mansoura, Egypt. mmfawzy@hotmail.com

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Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Surgical Outcomes
  • Maternal Health

Background:

  • Cesarean section (CS) is a common obstetric procedure.
  • Late postoperative complications following CS can occur after the puerperium.
  • Understanding these late interventions is crucial for improving patient care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the incidence of late surgical intervention after cesarean section (CS).
  • To identify the indications for these late surgical procedures.
  • To review the management and outcomes of women requiring intervention after CS.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective cohort study of 5981 women who underwent CS.
  • Analysis of clinical, operative, and pathological findings for late surgical interventions.
  • Data collected from a tertiary care university hospital.

Main Results:

  • The cesarean section rate was 24.86%.
  • The incidence of late surgical intervention post-CS was 0.40% (24/5981).
  • Indications included skin lesions (41.67%), pelvic lesions (25%), gastrointestinal problems (12.5%), omental masses (12.5%), and urogenital fistula (8.3%).

Conclusions:

  • Late surgical intervention after CS is infrequent with generally favorable outcomes.
  • Proactive measures are necessary to minimize the occurrence of late surgical complications.
  • Continued vigilance and appropriate management strategies are essential for women undergoing CS.