Cesarean section — indications and risks in rural Zaire

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Abstract
In a retrospective study in rural Zaire, 10.2% of all deliveries were conducted by cesarean section. Common indications were contracted pelvis and uterine dysfunction (37%) and previous cesarean delivery (32%). Compared with normal delivery, mortality was higher after cesarean section. Cesarean section should only be performed by well-trained personnel and when vaginal delivery is deemed inappropriate.