Caesarean section morbidity at district level in Zimbabwe.

The incidence of complications related to Caesarean section was studied among 643 patients operated in four hospitals in Zimbabwe. Major complications were recorded in 15% of the patients and minor complications in 27%. Among these complications, infection morbidity played the leading role. Only 53% of Caesarean section were devoid of complication or need of blood transfusion. It is concluded that in a Third World environment, Caesarean section carries a substantial risk of operative and post-operative complications.