Prevalence of adhesions and associated postoperative complications after cesarean section in Ghana: a prospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The global increase in Cesarean section rate is associated with short- and long-term complications, including adhesions with potential serious maternal and fetal consequences. This study investigated the prevalence of adhesions and association between adhesions and postoperative complications in a tertiary referral hospital in Accra, Ghana.

Methods

In this prospective cohort study, 335 women scheduled for cesarean section at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra, Ghana were included from June to December 2015. Presence or absence of adhesions was recorded and the severity of the adhesions was scored using a classification system. Associations between presence and severity of adhesions, postoperative complications, and maternal and infant outcomes at discharge and 6

SUBMITTER: Nuamah MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5667441 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature