This observational study analyzed data from 502 participants undergoing cesarean section (CS) procedures at an obstetrics and gynecology department, aiming to explore anesthesia practices, neonatal outcomes, and demographic characteristics within the cohort. Participants, aged 17 to 59 years with a mean age of 32.23 years, were enrolled based on the clinical necessity for cesarean delivery during the study period.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Non-communicable diseases are a significant cause of mortality worldwide, posing a substantial risk to women's health, as stated by the World Health Organization. In Nepal, a survey revealed that 10.5% of the population suffers from hypertension.
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September 2023
Introduction: Induction of labour is the artificial initiation of uterine contraction by various means such as medical, surgical or mechanical with the aim of achieving vaginal delivery. Misoprostol, a prostaglandin E1 analogue is used popularly for the induction of labour in resource-limited health centres. The aim of the study was to find out the prevalence of induction of labour among pregnant women in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology in a tertiary care centre.
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October 2023
Introduction: Obstetric cholestasis is one of the most frequent hepatic disorders specific to pregnancy. It occurs commonly during the latter half of pregnancy. The data regarding this issue is rare in our settings.
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