The Australian & New Zealand journal of obstetrics & gynaecology
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Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol · Apr 2007
Maternal morbidity and mortality associated with elective Caesarean delivery at a university hospital in Nigeria.
Data about maternal outcomes of elective Caesarean section in low-income countries are limited. ⋯ Elective Caesarean delivery in this hospital is certainly accompanied by considerable maternal risks and should be offered to pregnant women with extreme caution. Efforts should be made to improve its safety by investigating and rectifying the factors responsible for the associated severe maternal complications.