title: Caesarean section morbidity at district level in Zimbabwe.
abstract: The incidence of complications related to Caesarean section was studied among 643 patients operated in four hospitals in Zimbabwe. Major complications were recorded in 15% of the patients and minor complications in 27%. Among these complications, infection morbidity played the leading role. Only 53% of Caesarean section were devoid of complication or need of blood transfusion. It is concluded that in a Third World environment, Caesarean section carries a substantial risk of operative and post-operative complications.
authors.affiliation: Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Gweru Provincial Hospital, Zimbabwe.
authors.forename: X
authors.initials: X
authors.lastname: De Muylder
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001803:Blood Transfusion; D002585:Cesarean Section / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007902:Length of Stay; D010538:Peritonitis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology; D011247:Pregnancy; D012773:Shock, Surgical / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology; D001743:Urinary Bladder / Q000293:injuries; D014599:Uterus / Q000293:injuries; D015030:Zimbabwe