Indications for Cesarean Section in a Tertiary Center in Togo

• DOI: 10.4236/ojog.2022.124026
• Publication Date: 2022-04-18T07:07:45Z
• Authors: Ameyo Ayoko Ketevi; Dédé Régine Diane...; Kodjo Dela Agbewornu; Baguilane Douaguibe; Akila Bassowa; Bidilukinu Katende; Alessi Andele; Kodjo Fiagnon; Abdoul Samadou Ab...; Koffi Akpadza
• Keywords: Tertiary care

Objectives: The objective of this study was to evaluate the indications for cesarean section (CS) and some related characteristics in Sylvanus Olympio University Hospital Center Togo. Methods: We analyzed all CS performed from January 1, 2020 December 31, 2020. Results: Total number 8676 women were delivered, which 4583 by (52.8%), emergent vs. planned; 69.6% 30.4%. Acute fetal asphyxia leading indication (25.4%), followed pre-eclampsia/eclampsia (17.3%), pelvic anomalies (12.2%). Analysis showed that 51% cases had definite CS, whereas remaining cases, non-definite-indications. Conclusion: should be done based on indications. must take an effort educate area, which, avoiding unnecessary might reduce rate area.