Exploring full cervical dilatation caesarean sections –A retrospective cohort study

Conclusion Fetal head malposition is associated with a higher risk of full dilatation caesarean section. Interestingly, maternal and fetal morbidity were similar between full dilatation caesarean sections and anticipated difficult operative vaginal deliveries carried out in theatre. The management of labour in terms of the decision to use oxytocin judiciously in hope of correcting inefficient uterine contractions and continuous labour ward training, particularly the diagnosis of malposition and its correction may be beneficial in reducing the rate of full dilation caesarean sections.
Source: European Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Biology - Category: OBGYN Source Type: research