Burst abdomen: a preventable risk of severe maternal morbidity in a developing country (a case-control study at a university teaching hospital in Tanzania).

Introduction: burst abdomen is a preventable complication of caesarean section that carries an increased risk of maternal death, especially in developing countries including Tanzania. The study aimed to identify the risk factors and high-risk patients for burst abdomen at Muhimbili National Hospital in Tanzania.

Methods: a case-control study was performed at Muhimbili National Hospital in Dar es Salaam from 2 April to 27 December 2019.