All India Congress of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 04–08 Jan 2009 · Birla Auditorium, Jaipur

The rapidly rising high incidence of caesarean section is a real concern for the society. This study analyses the deadly complications which not infrequently develop during or after caesarean sections. Objectives: To study retrospectively the life-threatening complications of caesarean sections, their mode of management, mortality and morbidity of those patients and to assess any preventive steps possible. Methods: a retrospective study was carried out at NRS Medical College, Kolkata during the period from January, 2005 to December, 2007. Results: Incidence of caesarean section was 27.67% in this study.