Clin Exp Obstet Gyn
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Clin Exp Obstet Gyn · Jan 1989
Infective-hemorrhagic complications of cesarean section. A case review of 2220 subjects.
The authors consider the hemorrhagic-infective complications associated with cesarean section. The review comprised 2200 subjects undergoing cesarean section from 1983 to 1987 in the Obstetrics and Gynecology Unit (Director: D. ⋯ The incidence of infective complications was 25% of cases and that of major hemorrhage 1%. The authors conclude that the potential complications must be carefully considered whenever contemplating delivery by cesarean section.