A profile of Caesarean sections performed at a district hospital in Tshwane, South Africa

Introduction: Caesarean section (CS) is a common obstetric procedure that prevents neonatal and maternal death when performed correctly if indicated; however, CS can give rise to complications that lead to maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality. Rates of CS are increasing worldwide, although...

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Main Authors: I. Govender, C. Steyn, O. Maphasha, A. T. Abdulrazak
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2019-12-01
Series:South African Family Practice
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Online Access:https://safpj.co.za/index.php/safpj/article/view/5076