Cesárea electiva versus parto vaginal / Elective Caesarean section versus vaginal delivery
Medwave
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12(3)mar.-abr. 2012. tab
Article
in Spanish
| LILACS
| ID: lil-714154
RESUMEN
Se revisan aspectos actuales de la operación cesárea en términos de su incremento en todos los países del mundo, especialmente en Chile. Se analizan frecuencias, causas e indicaciones, así como las recomendaciones vigentes en términos de frecuencia esperada. Se recuerdan los indicadores chilenos de salud materno-infantil y se analizan, de acuerdo a la mejor evidencia disponible, las ventajas y desventajas de ambas vías de parto operación cesárea versus parto vaginal. Finalmente se presentan recomendaciones generales que podrían contribuir a reducir la alta tasa de cesáreas.
ABSTRACT
This article reviews current aspects of Cesarean section considering increasing rate in all countries of the world, with special emphasis on Chile. Frequencies, causes and indications, as well as recent recommendations in terms of expected frequencies are analyzed. Chilean child and maternal health indicators are reminded and, in accordance to the best evidence available, the advantages and disadvantages of both delivery modes are analyzed, i.e. C-section versus vaginal delivery. Finally, general recommendations are given that could contribute to reducing the high rate of Cesarean section.
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Main subject:
Cesarean Section
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Delivery, Obstetric
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Pregnancy
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Chile
Language:
Spanish
Journal:
Medwave
Journal subject:
Medicine
Year:
2012
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Chile
Institution/Affiliation country:
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile/CL
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