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Cesarean section is an operative procedure whereby the fetus is delivered after the end of 28th week of pregnancy through an incision in the abdominal and uterine wall. Of the following, which is a probable maternal complication of cesarean section?
  1. Asphyxia
  2. RDS
  3. Pelvic pain
  4. Prematurity
Explanation
Answer: C. Pelvic pain

Cesarean section is an operative procedure whereby the fetus is delivered after the end of 28th week of pregnancy through an incision in the abdominal and uterine walls.

Maternal complications of cesarean section includes:
1. Uterine laceration
2. Uterine atony
3. Hemorrhage
4. Intestinal obstruction
5. Incisional herniae
6. GIT injury
7. Uretal injury
8. Primary PPH
9. Infection
10. Thromboembolic disorder

Fetal complications of cesarean section:
1. Respiratory distress syndrome
2. Prematurity
3. Birth injury
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