| Type of caesarean section | Group A (%) | Group B (%) |
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| Elective | 38 (63.3) | 34 (56.7) |
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| Emergency | 21 (37.50) | 24 (44.6) |
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| Indication(s) of caesarean section** | ||||
| Characteristic | Group A n = 60 (%) | Group B n = 60 (%) | P-Value | X2 |
| ≥2 previous C/S | 22 (36.67) | 11 (18.33) |
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| Obstructed labour | 11 (18.33) | 10 (16.67) |
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| One previous c/s | 4 (6.67) | 10 (16.67) |
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| CPD | 3 (5) | 10 (16.67) |
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| Foetal distress | 13 (21.67) | 7 (11.67) |
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| Transverse/obligue lie | 4 (7.14) | 3 (5.56) |
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| Cord prolapse | 0 (0.00) | 3 (5.56) |
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| Foetal macrosomia | 7 (11.67) | 12 (20) |
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| Mean duration of surgery* (min.) | 57.38 ± 6.33 | 60.17 ± 8.66 | 0.33 | 36.05 |
| Mean blood loss at surgery* (ml) | 452.00 ± 105.49 | 491.28 ± 99.92 | 0.24 | 12.92 |