Table 2

Indications motivating surgery

Indication
Number of cases

Cephalopelvic disproportion or obstructed labour
1230
Previous caesarean section
452
Fetal distress
264
Suspected ruptured uterus
87
Antepartum haemorrhage
77
Cord prolapse
62
Failure to progress
60
Breech in primigravida
53
Eclampsia
49

Chilopora et al. Human Resources for Health 2007 5:17   doi:10.1186/1478-4491-5-17