Characteristics of maternal deaths following cesarean section in a developing country

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...

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Veröffentlicht in:International journal of gynecology and obstetrics 1988-10, Vol.27 (2), p.171-176
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