Emergency obstetric performance with emphasis on operative delivery outcome: Does it reflect the quality of care?

Background: In Ethiopia, in the previous studies, the rates of perinatal and maternal mortality were reported as one of the highest in the world. Objective: The purpose of the study was to analyze the rates of variables-specific perinatal deaths, maternal and perinatal case fatality rates and to determine common indications of operative deliveries with their out come indicators. Method: A retrospective one-year medical record review of major emergency obstetric performance was conducted in Tikur Anbessa specialized hospital. Result: During the study period, 3897 women with pregnancy related problems were admitted and managed as an emergency cases: 92% with gestational age of 28 weeks 18(2):96-106]