Table 3.
The indications for the cesarean deliveries in 2,097 cases delivered at EBSUTH over a 10-year period (2002–2011)a
| Indications | N (%) |
|---|---|
| Previous cesarean scar | 417 (19.9) |
| Obstructed labor | 331 (15.8) |
| Poor progress/prolonged in labor | 236 (11.3) |
| Fetal distress | 219 (10.4) |
| Cephalopelvic disproportion | 173 (8.2) |
| Hypertensive diseases in pregnancy | 162 (7.7) |
| Breech presentation | 150 (7.2) |
| Placenta previa | 137 (6.5) |
| Transverse lieb | 122 (5.8) |
| Multiple pregnancy | 99 (4.7) |
| Cord prolapse | 55 (2.6) |
| Precious pregnancy | 52 (2.5) |
| Fetal macrosomiac | 25 (1.2) |
| Postterm pregnancy | 20 (1.0) |
| Previous VVF repair | 8 (0.4) |
| Uterine fibroids | 4 (0.2) |
| Intrauterine growth restriction | 4 (0.2) |
| Premature rupture of membranes | 4 (0.2) |
| Retained second twin | 4 (0.2) |
| Fetal anomaly | 4 (0.2) |
| Placental abruption | 3 (0.14) |
| Preterm pregnancies | 3 (0.14) |
| Cervical cancer | 1 (0.05) |
| Vulval warts | 1 (0.05) |
Notes:
a
Multiple entries were allowed.
b
Shoulder presentation and if neglected could lead to hand prolapse (neglected transverse lie).
c
Fetal weight of ≥4.0 kg.
Abbreviations: EBSUTH, Ebonyi State University Teaching Hospital; VVF, vesicovaginal fistula.