Caesarean sections at Queen Alia Military Hospital, Jordan: a six-year review
(East. Mediterr. health j).
in English
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ABSTRACT
In the 6-year period from 1 August 1991 to 31 July 1997, at Queen Alia Military Hospital, Amman, Jordan, 1339 caesarean sections were performed out of a total 17 392 deliveries, representing an overall incidence of 7.7%. Indications for the caesarean sections were variable. Whether the operation was a primary or repeat procedure was often a major consideration. Efforts to prevent unnecessary caesarean sections should focus on reducing the frequency of first-time procedures
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Database:
WHO IRIS
Main subject:
Postoperative Complications
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Cesarean Section
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Incidence
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Retrospective Studies
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Hospitals, Military
Language:
English
Journal:
East. Mediterr. health j
Year:
2000