Can we have many C-sections

Authors

  • Kariman Ghazal Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Rafic al Hariri Hospital, Beirut, Lebanon
  • Charlote Hajjar Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Rafic al Hariri Hospital, Beirut, Lebanon
  • Georges Yared Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Rafic al Hariri Hospital, Beirut, Lebanon
  • Rabih Chahine Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Rafic al Hariri Hospital, Beirut, Lebanon

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20200382

Keywords:

C-sections, Complications, Indications, Risk

Abstract

The rate of cesarean section is increasing worldwide. It decreases maternal and fetal mortality when complications happen. However, it is a major surgery that could be associated with maternal and fetal risks especially after repeat cesarean deliveries. We report a case of a woman who had her 9th C-section.

 

 

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2020-01-28

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