A Retrospective Analysis of the Profile of Maternal Complications in Patients Undergoing Cesarean Sections

Abstract

Cesarean section (C-section) has emerged as a cornerstone of modern obstetric practice, significantly reducing maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality when indicated. However, with rising cesarean rates in India, understanding the pattern of maternal complications associated with this surgery is vital. This retrospective study analyses patient profiles, types of complications, and outcomes among women undergoing cesarean delivery at a tertiary care teaching hospital. Cesarean section (CS) has become one of the most frequently performed surgical procedures in obstetric practice. While it is a lifesaving intervention when medically indicated, CS is associated with increased maternal complications compared to vaginal delivery. Caesarean section (CS) requires a longer recovery time, and operative complications such as lacerations and bleeding may occur, at rates varying from 6% for elective Caesarean to 15% for emergency Caesarean. Hence; present study was conducted to assess various maternal complications occurring in subjects undergoing CS.

Materials & Methods: Present study was planned to evaluate maternal complications in subjects undergoing C section. A total of 40 subjects undergoing CS were enrolled in the present study. Complete demographic details along with clinical data were obtained in all the patients. Data in relation to maternal complication was obtained and was compiled on Microsoft excel sheet. All the results were analyzed by SPSS software.

Results: Parity was 0 in 35 subjects while parity was 1 in 4 subjects only. Maternal complications encountered in the present study included fever, wound infection, urinary problem, peritonitis, haemorrhage, hysterectomy, anaesthetic complication, endometritis etc.

Conclusion: CS is associated with certain maternal complication, and therefore, it should be done only when indicated.