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Characteristics of maternal deaths following cesarean section in a developing country
V A Ojo1, O O Adetoro, F E Okwerekwu
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Ilorin, Nigeria.
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.
Keywords:
AfricaAfrica South Of The SaharaAntibiotics--therapeutic useCesarean Section--complicationsDemographic FactorsDeveloping CountriesDiseasesDrugsEnglish Speaking AfricaInfections--prevention and controlMaternal MortalityMeasurementMortalityNigeriaObstetrical SurgeryPopulationPopulation DynamicsPrevalenceResearch MethodologyRetrospective StudiesStudiesSurgeryTreatmentWestern Africa