Caesarean section for preterm birth and, breech presentation and twin pregnancies.

Abstract

Caesarean section incidence is steadily rising worldwide; the major contributor to this rise is pregnancies with previous caesarean section. Hence, it is important to scrutinise carefully the indication of primary caesarean sections. Preterm births, breech presentation and twin pregnancies together complicate 12-18% of all births. The role of caesarean section in these pregnancies is controversial and lacks good evidence-based guidelines. Policy on mode of delivery in these three important obstetric groups is bound to influence overall primary caesarean section rates. In this chapter, we review the evidence on the place of caesarean delivery in these three important groups.

• Authors: Arijit Biswas, Lin Lin Su, C Mattar
• Journal: Best practice & research. Clinical obstetrics & gynaecology (Best Pract Res Clin Obstet Gynaecol) Vol. 27 Issue 2 Pg. 209-19 (Apr 2013) ISSN: 1532-1932 [Electronic] Netherlands
• PMID: 23062593 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)
• Copyright: Copyright © 2012 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

Topics

• Breech Presentation (surgery)
• Cesarean Section
• Female
• Humans
• Pregnancy
• Pregnancy, Twin
• Premature Birth (surgery)
• Treatment Outcome