Title: A retrospective analytical study of indications of cesarean section
Author: Dr Rashmi Verma
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v8i1.78
Abstract
Introduction: Over the last few decades, rate of cesarean section has increased due to increase in primary cesarean rate, a decrease in VBAC (Vaginal birth after cesarean section) trial, decrease in operative vaginal deliveries (Forceps/Ventouse), increase in litigations, increasing facility of fetal electronic monitoring, and decreasing thresholds of patients for bearing labour pains.
Material & Methods: A retrospective study was carried out in 200 patients in the tertiary care hospital from January 2019 to December 2019.
Results: Most common indication was Previous cesarean section (24.5%), followed by Preterm Labour (20.5%), Prolonged Labour (12%), PROM (12%), Fetal distress (7%).
Conclusion: It is recommended to reduce the number of primary cesarean section and successful VBAC trials to keep the cesarean section rate to the minimum level.
Keywords: Previous cesarean section, Preterm Labour, Fetal distress.
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