Main reported indications for cesarean section (CS) according to the type of CS (n (%)) (Senegal and Mali, October 2007-October 2008).

$Other maternal indications: post-term (n = 124, 1.1%), maternal request (n = 100, 0.9%), vaginal bleeding near full term (n = 56, 0.5%), vaginal fistula (n = 25, 0.2%), genital infection (n = 6, 0.05%), HIV-infection (n = 2), premature rupture of membranes (n = 1), CS performed for “other maternal indications” without any accurate diagnosis (n = 824, 7.3%).$$Other fetal indications: suspected intrauterine growth retardation (n = 20, 0.2%), breech presentation (n = 4), CS performed for “other fetal indications” but without any accurate diagnosis (n = 377, 3.3%).