• JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Jan 2022

    Repeat Cesarean Section among Pregnant Women in a Tertiary Center of Nepal: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study.

    • Dharma Raj Regmi, Ganesh Dangal, Ashmita Silwal, Dhan Bahadur Shrestha, Prakash Raj Oli, and Pravash Budhathoki.
    • Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Paropakar Maternity and Women's Hospital, Thapathali, Kathmandu, Nepal.
    • JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc. 2022 Jan 15; 60 (245): 6-11.

    IntroductionCesarean Section is the most common obstetrics surgery done for both maternal and fetal indications. There is a rising trend of cesarean section rates which is associated with increased maternal morbidities. This study aims to find out the prevalence of repeat Cesarean Section among women with previous cesarean sections done in a tertiary centre.MethodsThis was a descriptive cross-sectional study conducted in a tertiary care hospital of Nepal from August 2020 to January 2021. Pregnant women with previous Cesarean Section status without other pelvic surgery and medical comorbidities were included and data were collected regarding intraoperative findings. Ethical approval was taken from the Institutional Review Committee (Reference Number: 14). A convenience sampling technique was used. Data were analysed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences version 22. Point estimate at 95% Confidence Interval was calculated, with frequency and percentage.ResultsOut of 1315 patients undergoing Cesarean Section, the prevalence of Repeat Cesarean Section was found to be 184 (13.99%) (12.11-15.86 at 95% Confidence Interval).ConclusionsThe prevalence of Repeat Cesarean Cection from our study was similar to other studies done in similar settings. Repeat Cesarean Cection confers peri-operative morbidities which adversely affect postoperative recovery. Repeat Cesarean Cection continues to contribute to morbidity over subsequent pregnancies and serious maternal morbidity.

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