Evaluation of Incidence of Adverse Events Associated with C Section

Abstract

Background: Cesarean section, also known as a C-section, is one of the most common operations in the
world. The present study was conducted to assess adverse events associated with C sections.
Materials and Method: The present study was conducted on 438 cesarean sections. Complications and
adverse events associated with C section was recorded.
Results: Age group 18-28 years had 210 patients, 28-38 years had 186 and 38-48 years had 42 patients. The
difference was significant (P< 0.05). Adverse events associated with C sections was abortion in 5 cases, fetal
distress in 12, malpresentations of fetus in 7, disproportion of fetus in 16, oligohydramnios in 4, preterm
labor in 3 and postpartum hemorrhage in 9 cases. The difference was significant (P< 0.05).
Conclusion: Authors found that common adverse events were abortion, fetal distress, malpresentation of
fetus, disproportion of fetus, oligohydramnios, preterm labor and postpartum hemorrhage.