Indications for cesarean section at Thammasat University Hospital.
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| ID: sea-43781
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
To present the indications associated with the increase in cesarean section rate at Thammasat University Hospital during the past three years. MATERIAL ANDMETHOD:
This was a cross-sectional study. Pregnant women who underwent cesarean section between January 2003 and December 2005 at Thammasat University Hospital were recruited for the present study. Cases of fetal anomaly or intrauterine fetal death were excluded. Demographic and obstetric data including indications of cesarean section and pregnancy outcomes were collected and analyzedRESULTS:
Among the 1328, 1402, and 1522 cases of cesarean section (27.31, 27.94, and 29.26%) in 2003, 2004 and 2005 respectively, the major indication was previous cesarean section (29%). Cephalopelvic disproportion (CPD), and elective cesarean section were second, and third most common indication (24.64%, 11.23%) respectively.CONCLUSION:
The increasing cesarean section rate was due to rising of elective cesarean section or patient's request. Cesarean section without obstetric indication should be reconsidered to lower the cesarean section rate.
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Index:
IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Pregnancy Complications
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Thailand
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Female
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Humans
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Pregnancy
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Cesarean Section
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Cross-Sectional Studies
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Risk Factors
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Elective Surgical Procedures
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Adult
Type of study:
Etiology study
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Observational study
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Prevalence study
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Risk factors
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Year:
2007
Type:
Article
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