Caesarean section without medical indications is associated with an increased risk of adverse short-term maternal outcomes: the 2004-2008 WHO Global Survey on Maternal and Perinatal Health

Paulo Souza, João; Gülmezoglu, AM; Lumbiganon, Pisake; Laopaiboon, Malinee; Carroli, G.; Fawole, Bukola; Ruyan, P

doi:10.1186/1741-7015-8-71

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Caesarean section without medical indications is associated with an increased risk of adverse short-term maternal outcomes: the 2004-2008 WHO Global Survey on Maternal and Perinatal Health

Published in BMC Medicine • Nov 10, 2010

Authors:

João Paulo Souza

AM Gülmezoglu

Pisake Lumbiganon

Abstract

BACKGROUND: There is worldwide debate about the appropriateness of caesarean sections performed without medical indications. In this analysis, we aim to further investigate the relationship between caesarean section without medical indication and severe maternal outcomes. METHODS: This is a multicou...

Subject

Medicine

Caesarean section

Obstetrics

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