A six year appraisal of caesarean delivery at a teaching hospital in Uttarakhand

Authors

  • Namrata Saxena Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, SGRRIM and HS, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India
  • Bhawna Sharma Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, SGRRIM and HS, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India
  • Vineeta Gupta Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, SGRRIM and HS, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India
  • Kamal S. Negi

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20164345

Keywords:

Caesarean section, Indications, Trends

Abstract

Background: Caesarean section is one of the commonest surgical procedures worldwide. Its upward trend and its indications in low resource setting makes regular appraisal of the practice necessary.

Methods: A retrospective study. Labour ward logbook and case records were looked into, and all information extracted.

Results: The prevalence of caesarean section in the study population was 32.18%. The most common indication of caesarean section was previous caesarean section (33%) followed by fetal distress (26.2%).

Conclusions: Risk appraisal and all efforts must be geared towards reducing caesarean section rate. Certain measures have been recommended. 

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Published

2016-12-07

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Original Research Articles