Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: The present study was conducted for evaluating the prevalence of complications of Caesarean section delivery. Materials & methods: A total of 100 subjects who were schedule to under Caesarean section were enrolled. Complete demographic and clinical details of all the subjects was obtained. Detailed past medical history of all the subjects was recorded. A Performa was made and all the relevant details were recorded. Baseline hemodynamic and biochemical variables of all the patients was recorded. All the Caesarean sections were performed under combined spinal-epidural anesthesia. Continuous monitoring of all the patients was done. Complications, if any, were recorded separately and analyzed. All the results were assessed using SPSS software. Results: Overall complications were seen in 11 percent of the patients. Transient Tachypnea of the Newborn and Respiratory distress syndrome were seen in 3 percent and 2 percent of the patients respectively. Labor injuries and NICU admission were seen in 2 percent and 1 percent of the patients respectively. Muscle pain, infection, fever and abnormal bleeding were seen in 2 percent, 3 percent, 2 percent and 2 percent of the patients respectively. Conclusion: A cesarean section is a surgical procedure which can lead to numerous complications in both mother and child. For this reason, cesarean section cannot be considered an equal alternative to spontaneous childbirth, and should be viewed with caution.