Abstract
Introduction: Caesarean section is one of the commonest surgical procedures worldwide. Its upward trend and associated morbidity/mortality especially in low-resource setting makes regular appraisal of the practice necessary. Methodology: A retrospective study. Labour ward logbook and case records were looked into, and all information extracted. Results: Caesarean section rate was 35.5%, with an upward trend. Perinatal death was still high. Main indication was previous caesarean section followed by obstructed labour while major maternal morbidity was wound sepsis. Identifiable factors to perinatal death were multiparity, emergency caesarean section and women that were referred to our health facility. Conclusion: Risk appraisal and all efforts must be geared towards reducing caesarean section rate especially in our environment where subsequent deliveries might not be attended to by skilled health personnel.
Highlights
Caesarean section is one of the commonest surgical procedures worldwide
Main indication was previous caesarean section followed by obstructed labour while major maternal morbidity was wound sepsis
Identifiable factors to perinatal death were multiparity, emergency caesarean section and women that were referred to our health facility
Summary
Its upward trend and associated morbidity/mortality especially in low-resource setting makes regular appraisal of the practice necessary. Identifiable factors to perinatal death were multiparity, emergency caesarean section and women that were referred to our health facility. Caesarean section is one of the commonly performed surgical procedure worldwide [1], its rate across Nigeria ranges 20.8% - 34.5% [2,3,4] while that of United States is 25% and England, Wales and Northern Ireland is 20% [3]. There are various reports of rate increase over the years across the world. The objective of this study is to look at the trends over six years and the corresponding perinatal outcome in our health facility
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