STUDY OF MATERNAL OUTCOME OF EMERGENCY AND ELECTIVE CAESAREAN SECTION IN A SEMI-RURAL TERTIARY HOSPITAL

Authors

  • Suja Daniel Sree Gokulam Medical College & Research Foundation
  • Manjusha Viswanathan Sree Gokulam Medical College & Research Foundation
  • Simi B N Sree Gokulam Medical College & Research Foundation
  • Nazeema A Sree Gokulam Medical College & Research Foundation

Keywords:

Caesarean Section, Maternal outcome, Diabetes

Abstract

Introduction: Caesarean section is one of the most performed surgical procedures all over the world. It is associated
with high morbidity, although, the morbidity has come down over the years(1)Morbidity and mortality are
seen to be more with emergency procedures than elective procedure.

Aim: To study the maternal morbidity of elective and emergency caesarean sections in a tertiary care teaching hospital
in semirural area

Methodology: It is a comparative study on the maternal outcomes in elective and emergency caesarean sections.
Total 165 patients undergoing caesarean section in the tertiary teaching hospital in semi- rural area were studied.
Data was collected and analyzed.

Conclusion: Maternal morbidity was found to be more in emergency caesarean section than in elective caesarean
section.

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Published

2014-03-31

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Daniel, S. ., Viswanathan, M. ., Simi B N, & Nazeema A. (2014). STUDY OF MATERNAL OUTCOME OF EMERGENCY AND ELECTIVE CAESAREAN SECTION IN A SEMI-RURAL TERTIARY HOSPITAL. National Journal of Medical Research, 4(01), 14–18. Retrieved from https://njmr.in/index.php/file/article/view/447

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 01 (2014)

Section

Original Research Articles

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