Abstract
Caesarean sections are being increasingly performed in the UK, now around one in four
deliveries, and are the most frequent procedures performed by obstetric and gynaecology
trainees. There are variations in technique between surgeons but there is overall
guidance outlined by National Institute for Clinical Excellence. There are known complications
of this procedure, as with any major surgery, which should be discussed with patients.
Surgeons should be aware of these potential complications and how to approach them
if they occur.
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Further reading
- Caesarean section eLearning.Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, 2020 (rcog.org.uk)Date accessed: January 6, 2023
- Perimortem caesarean section – why, when and how.Obstetr Gynaecol. 2018; 20: 151-158
- Complications of caesarean section.Obstetr Gynaecol. 2016; 18: 265-272
- Placenta praevia and placenta accreta: diagnosis and management. Green-top guideline no. 27a.BJOG. 2018;
- Caesarean section at full dilatation: incidence, impact and current management.Obstetr Gynaecol. 2014; 16: 199-205
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Published online: February 19, 2023
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