title: Characteristics of maternal deaths following cesarean section in a developing country.
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.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002423:Cause of Death; D002585:Cesarean Section / Q000401:mortality*; D003906:Developing Countries; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008428:Maternal Mortality; D009549:Nigeria; D011247:Pregnancy; D012189:Retrospective Studies