Original article
English
Busarira M.
Department of Obstetrics & Gyanecology; Garyounis University, Benghazi, Libya
Garyounis Medical Journal Vol. 21, No.1. 2004:38-41
Abstract
Objectives: To evaluate the rate, indications and complications of caesarean section at Jamahiriya Hospital in Benghazi Libya over 3 years (1998- 2000). Materials and methods: Retrospective study included all cases delivered by caesarean section. Results: The total number of deliveries over the period of the study was 46467 deliveries. 5403 cases were delivered by caesarean section. The rate of caesarean section was 11.6 %. The most common indication was foetal distress (18.36%) in cases of emergency caesarean section while repeated scar (16.93) in cases of elective caesarean section. Overall, the most common complication was wound infection 2.27%. Conclusions: Compared to previous reports, the caesarean section rate at Al-Jamahiriya hospital continues to rise and our findings were generally comparable to those reported elsewhere.
Keywords: Indications and Complications of Caesarean Section at Jamahiriya Hospital, Benghazi
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