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Study of maternal and fetal outcome in elective and emergency caesarean section
Introduction: Caesarean section is one of the most performed surgical procedures all over the world. The present study was conducted to determine the maternal & neonatal outcome and complications in two groups of pregnancy among women with elective and emergency cesarean section. So that measures can be taken to reduce morbidity and mortality in near future.
Material & Methods: A prospective observational study carried out in department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, M.G.M Medical College and M.Y. Hospital ,Indore (M.P). All patients who underwent caesarean section are divided into two groups as per the timing of procedure in emergency or electively. The two groups were compared on the basis of age, parity, indication, booking status, intra operative & post op complications, and maternal & fetal outcome.
Results: The incidence of caesarean section was 30.25%. The proportion of elective and emergency caesarean was 21.63% and 78.37% respectively. All of the complications were significantly higher in emergency group in terms of both maternal and fetal outcome.
Conclusion: The incidence of caesarean section is high in MGM medical college Indore and the overall complication rate is higher in emergency caesarean than elective caesarean section group