Analysis of caesarean section practices and consequences in Goma, DR Congo: Frequency, indications, maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality

• Main Authors: Dikete Ekanga Michel (Author), Prudence Mitangala (Author), Yves Coppieters (Author), Christine Kirkpatrick (Author), Richard Kabuseya (Author), Philippe Simon (Author), Yvon Englert (Author), Judith Racape (Author), Wei-Hong Zang (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Archives of Community Medicine and Public Health - Peertechz Publications, 2019-12-26.
• Subjects: Research Article
• Online Access: Connect to this object online.

<p>Introduction: Approximately 22.9 million Caesarean Sections (CS) are performed worldwide each year, mainly to save the life of the mother and/or new-born infant. However, with nearly 2 deaths in 1,000 live births, global neonatal mortality after CS is three times higher than after vaginal d...