scholarly journals LOWER SEGMENT CESAREAN SECTION (LSCS);

2013 ◽  
Vol 20 (06) ◽  
pp. 916-923
Author(s):  
NAZIA MUSSARAT ◽  
SAIMA QURASHI ◽  
MAHNAZ ROOHI

Introduction: Caesarean section is one of the commonly performed surgical procedures in obstetric and is certainly one ofthe oldest operations in surgery. Recently there has been a dramatic rise in the caesarean section rate world wide especially in thedeveloped countries. As primary caesarean deliveries contributed most to the overall caesarean section rate (CSR). So this is clear thatprimary caesarean section is an important target for reduction because it leads to an increased risk for repeat caesarean delivery.Objectives: To have an overview of fetomaternal indications for LSCS at a teaching hospital And to review intra-operative and postoperativecomplications of LSCS at tertiary care centre. Material And Methods: All caesarean sections performed at Obstetrics andGynecology Unit Independent University Hospital Faisalabad from January 2009 to December 2010 were reviewed. Information wasobtained from operation theater and labor ward records. Results: During the study period 100 patients undergone caesarean section. Outof 100 patients, 58(58%) had emergency and 42(42%) had elective caesarean section. The leading maternal indications were previouscaesarean section 34 (34%), severe pre- eclampsia 6(6%),post date& failed induction of labor6 (6%), placenta previa 6(6%), and failureof progression of labor 5(5%), PROM3(3%), Pre-PROM3(3%)and cephalopelvic disproportion2 (2%).Major fetal indications include fetaldistress9 (9%), malpresentation 6(6%), cord prolapse 3(3%),IUGR 5(5%) and pregnancy complicated by multiple fetuses 7 (7%). Intraoperativesurgical and anesthetic complications were observed in very few patients. Nine babies had perinatal deaths in this study, 8belonged to emergency and only one baby died in elective group due to aspiration pneumonia. Conclusions: Majority of cesarean sectionare done in emergency situations and previous CS is the most frequent indication of cesarean section. The most effective mean to controlCS is the prevention of first caesarean section which could be achieved by adopting the policy of trial of vaginal birth after previous Csection,selective vaginal breech delivery and regular audit of C-section as well as early detection of at risk cases and proper referral intime is the key factor in decreasing the cesarean section rate and complications.

2019 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-26
Author(s):  
Mahe Jabeen ◽  
Sabiha Shimul ◽  
Ummay Salma ◽  
Jebunnesa

Introduction: Compared with a fetus with cephalic presentation, a breech fetus faces increased risk during labour and delivery of asphyxia from cord compression and of traumatic injury during delivery of the shoulders and head. Caesarean section avoids most of this risk. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of vaginal delivery of uncomplicated singleton breech presentation by evaluating early neonatal morbidity and mortality as well as maternal morbidity following vaginal and caesarean delivery for breech presentation. Materials and Methods: This is a cross sectional comparative study.104 women with singleton breech presentation at term in labour were included consequetively in labour ward of Institute of Child and Mother Health (ICMH). Informed consent was taken from them. Neonatal and maternal outcome were recorded and statistical analysis was done using SPSS version 22. Results: APGAR at 5 min and Neonatal Intensive Care Unite (NICU) admission were not affected by mode of delivery. Long term neonatal outcome is similar in either mode of delivery. Maternal morbidity and duration of hospital stay is increased in caesarean births. Conclusion: Neonatal outcome did not depend on mode of delivery though maternal morbidity and cost of care is increased following Caesarean Section. Proper selection of cases and by improving skill & confidence in new generation obstetrician, vaginal delivery of singleton fetuses in breech presentation at term remains a safe option that can be offered to a woman in a tertiary care centre. Medicine Today 2019 Vol.31(1): 23-26


2005 ◽  
Vol 26 (5) ◽  
pp. 449-454 ◽  
Author(s):  
Piret Mitt ◽  
Katrin Lang ◽  
Aira Peri ◽  
Matti Maimets

AbstractObjectives:To evaluate a multi-method approach to postdischarge surveillance of surgical-site infections (SSIs) and to identify infection rates and risk factors associated with SSI following cesarean section.Design:Cross-sectional survey.Setting:Academic tertiary-care obstetric and gynecology center with 54 beds.Patients:All women who delivered by cesarean section in Tartu University Women's Clinic during 2002.Methods:Infections were identified during hospital stay or by postdischarge survey using a combination of telephone calls, healthcare worker questionnaire, and outpatient medical records review. SSI was diagnosed according to the criteria of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Nosocomial Infections Surveillance System.Results:The multi-method approach gave a follow-up rate of 94.8%. Of 305 patients, 19 (6.2%; 95% confidence interval [CI95)], 3.8-9.6) had SSIs. Forty-two percent of these SSIs were detected during postdischarge surveillance. We found three variables associated with increased risk for developing SSI: internal fetal monitoring (odds ratio [OR], 16.6; CI95, 2.2-125.8; P = .007), chorioamnionitis (OR, 8.8; CI95, 1.1-69.6; P = .04), and surgical wound classes III and IV (OR, 3.8; CI95, 1.2-11.8; P=.02).Conclusions:The high response rate validated the effectiveness of this kind of surveillance method and was most suitable in current circumstances. A challenge exists to decrease the frequency of internal fetal monitoring and to treat chorioamnionitis as soon as possible (Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2005;26:449-454).


1970 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 179-183
Author(s):  
S Chhetri ◽  
U Singh

Background: There has been a sustained increase in the rate of caesarean section in the last few years around the world. Data regarding the current caesarean rate and the trends of its indications in eastern Nepal have not been estimated earlier. Aim: To assess the rate of caesarean sections and the varying indications for caesarean section in a tertiary referral center in eastern Nepal. Methods: All hospital deliveries that took place in BPKIHS between January 2006 and December 2007 were recorded to assess the caesarean section rate and its indications. Results: A total of 5330 deliveries were conducted in 2006. Likewise the total number of deliveries conducted in 2007 was 6634. In 2006 caesarean sections were performed in 28.6% (1524) of all patients. The rate of caesarean sections in 2007 increased and was 33.7% (2239). The most common indication for caesarean section was meconiumstained liquor, which constituted 23.4% (883). The next frequent indication was previous caesarean section, which accounted for 17.2% (650), followed by breech presentation in 11.1% (417), fetal distress in 9.6% (364), non-progress of labor in 7.2% (270), cephalopelvic disproportion in 6.2% (234, and placenta previa in 4.4% (165). Conclusions: There is a increasing trend of performing cesarean section in the tertiary referral center in east era Nepal. The most common indication for cesarean section is meconium-stained liquor. Keywords: Caesarean section; caesarean delivery rates; Nepal DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/hren.v9i3.5587   HR 2011; 9(3): 179-183


Author(s):  
Vatsala Kamath ◽  
Aparna C. Aravind ◽  
Nishita Shettian

Background: Placenta previa describes when a placenta is implanted partially or completely over the internal OS. About one third of the ante partum haemorrhage belongs to placenta previa. The incidence is increased beyond the age of 35 years, with high birth order pregnancies, prior caesarean deliveries and in multiple pregnancy. The aim of the study was to determine maternal and fetal outcome in pregnancies complicated with placenta previa.Methods: A 3 year retrospective study done in OBG department of A. J. Institute of Medical Sciences, Mangalore from January 2017- January 2020. All pregnant women who are diagnosed with placenta previa during regular antenatal care (ANC) follow up, at or after admission and during caesarean delivery are included in the study. Data were collected from the hospital records.Results: During the study period, there were 34 pregnant women with placenta previa. Maximum were in the age group of 31-35 years of age and 8.82 percentage were in the age group more than 35 years. Out of the study subjects,76.5 percentage were multigravidas and 50 percentage were giving history of prior one caesarean section. 29.4 percentage of study subjects had true placenta previa and 85.2 percentage underwent elective caesarean section. There were significantly higher number of babies required neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) admissions.Conclusions: An increase in the incidence of women with advanced maternal age, multiparity, prior caesarean deliveries contributes to a rise in the number of pregnancies complicated with placenta previa.


2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (03) ◽  
Author(s):  
IFAT BALOCH ◽  
Naseem Bajari ◽  
Sabrina Talpur ◽  
Saima Naz Shaikh

Objectives: To determine the maternal and fetal outcomes in patients presented with major degree of placenta previa at tertiary care Hospital. Study Design: Descriptive cases series study. Setting: Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics of Liaquat University Hospital Hyderabad. Period: One year from March 2015 to February 2016. Subject and Methods: All patients with major degrees of placenta previa were included in study. Following delivery the examination of neonate was carried out thoroughly including congenital abnormalities, weight of baby and Apgar score. Babies and mothers were examined within postoperative wards till stitches removal and systematically examined for any postoperative complication. All the data was entered in the proforma. Results: Total 50 patients with major degrees of placenta previa were selected. Majority of the women 40% belonged to the age group of 30-35 years. Most of the women 92.0%, were symptomatic and presented with painless vaginal bleeding. Elective cesarean section was performed among 20% patients while 80% patients underwent emergency cesarean section. 70% patients delivered preterm and 30% delivered at term. 3(6%) fetals were still births and 1(2.0%) presented macerated still birth. 16% fetuses developed respiratory distress syndrome, 6% had intrauterine growth restriction and only one had congenital abnormality (spina bifida). Neonatal weight less than 2500-grams was among 90%. Perinatal mortality was 6(12.0%), and according to maternal outcome, mortality rate was low i.e. just 1 subjects passed away. Conclusion: Major degree of placenta previais a significant contributor of obstetric hemorrhage in 02nd and 03rd trimesterof pregnancy as well as it adversely correlates with feto-maternal outcomes. Instant moving the case of obstetric hemorrhage to hospitals, precise diagnosis, sufficient transfusion provision, intervention without delay can reduce the fetomaternal morbidity and mortality.


2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (6) ◽  
pp. 1682-1684
Author(s):  
Farha Naz Chohan ◽  
Shaista Memon ◽  
Sabreena Abbas ◽  
Syeda Hira Ali Shah ◽  
Aliya Shamim ◽  
...  

Objective: To determine the impact of leiomyoma in pregnant women a tertiary care set up in Hyderabad. Methods: This prospective observational study conducted at OPD of Gynecology unit-III, Liaquat University of Medical and Health Science Hyderabad, from June 2018 to December 2018. A total of 18,402 pregnant women of age 20-45 years were attended, out of which 195 had leiomyoma and they were asked to take part in study. Data regarding demographic characteristics including complications during pregnancy, and indications of caesarean section was collected via study proforma. Results: Total 186 out of 195 females were studied, their mean age was 31.23+3.12 years, average gestational age was 33.12+3.15 weeks and average size of Leiomyoma was 3.12+2.15cm. The most common complications were PPH among 28.49% of cases, blood transfusion was required in 39.25% of the cases, miscarriage occurred in 6.45% of the cases, cord prolapse was seen in 24.3% cases, placental abruption in 5.91% cases, placenta previa in 11.32% cases and retained placenta was observed among 1.61% of the cases. Preterm labour occurred in 5.38% of the cases and IUGR was seen in 10.22% of the cases. Out of all cases, 10 females underwent preterm delivery, while 12 underwent fetus delivery before 24 weeks (miscarriage). Among all term pregnancies, 78.66% underwent C-Section due to failure in progress, cord prolapsed, fibroid in lower segment, breech presentation and low-lying placenta. Conclusion: Fibroid complicates pregnancy itself and also the outcome. Rural area dwelling women are at more risk, which include increase in caesarean section and a multifold increased risk of PPH and associated hysterectomy in these cases. Keywords: Leiomyoma, Uterine Fibroids, Pregnancy, complications.


2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 43-47
Author(s):  
Sadia Ali ◽  
Shazia Khattak ◽  
Rabeea Sadaf ◽  
Shamshad Begum ◽  
Nasreen Kishwar

OBJECTIVES: To determine the caesarean section rate (CSR) and frequency of different indications of caesarean section (CS) in a tertiary care hospital. METHODOLOGY: A retrospective study done in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Hayatabad Medical Complex Hospital Peshawar, a tertiary care hospital, from a period of 1st January 2019 till 31st December 2019. The required data was collected from the patient’s hospital records (clinical charts) with the consent of the hospital ethical committee. RESULTS: The total number of deliveries over the study period was 5611. Out of these 1258 patients were delivered through caesarean section (CS), giving a CSR of 22%. The main contributing groups in our study were Robson Groups R5 (multiparous with prior CS, singleton, cephalic and >37 weeks), R1 (nulliparous, cephalic, singleton >37 weeks in spontaneous labor or CS) and R6 (all nulliparous breeches) with percentages of 21.1%, 17.5% and 12.9% respectively. CONCLUSION: Our study showed Robson Groups 5, 2 and 6 as the major contributors, focusing on these groups could have an impact on decreasing the cesarean section rate in future. Limiting the primary cesarean section rate can affect the overall cesarean section rate (CSR).


2014 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 66-69
Author(s):  
A Dongol ◽  
S Regmi ◽  
S Manandhar ◽  
S KC

Background Breech is the commonest malpresentation. Vaginal breech delivery in a nulliparous lady carries higher risk than in multiparous ladies. Poor neonatal outcome following vaginal delivery has made the mode of delivery a matter of controversy. Objective To evaluate the outcome of planned caesarean section among nullipara ladies with breech presentation. Method This is a prospective, analytical study conducted in Dhulikhel Hospital Kathmandu University Hospital from January 2008 to June 2012 among 102 nullipara ladies at term gestation with breech presentation. All cases underwent caesarean section either elective or emergency. During section cause of breech presentation was searched for. Neonatal condition was evaluated using APGAR Score, need for resuscitation and admission in NICU. Post partum status was also recorded for evaluation of maternal morbidity and mortality. Results These Nullipara ladies often had some reason for breech presentation, the most common being cord around the neck. Perinatal outcome was uneventful in 97(95%) neonates, there were two (2%) still birth and three (3%) needed NICU care. APGAR was good in 92 neonates, average in eight and poor in two. Total 16(15.6%) ladies stayed hospital for more than eight days. Among them 11(10.7%) developed wound infection and five stayed in hospital waiting for baby. Conclusion Nullipara ladies with breech presentation should have elective caesarean section as a preferred route of delivery. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/kumj.v10i4.10998 Kathmandu Univ Med J 2012;10(4):66-69


Author(s):  
Deepthi P. S. ◽  
Neena Devasia

Background: It appears that the rate of caesarean delivery has been increasing over the past two decades. Various western studies have shown that with previous caesarean section, increased risk of placenta previa, adherent placenta, and greater incidence of antepartum haemorrhage. Nonetheless, the extent to which previous caesarean delivery predisposes women to the development of placenta previa is unclear from earlier studies. Also, there are not many Indian studies regarding the association of placenta previa and previous caesarean section. This study aims to find the association between prior caesarean delivery and subsequent development of placenta previa and adherent placenta.Methods: A descriptive study was conducted on 600 antenatal women with post cesarean pregnancy in a tertiary care centre. Similar number of women with previous normal delivery was included in comparison group and placental location was studied. Those patients with previous caesarean were further divided into those with placenta previa and without previa to study the determinants of previa in those with previous caesarean section.Results: Placenta previa was found in 2.8% of the study group compared to 1.2% of comparison group. Adherent placenta was found only in post caesarean group. In the post caesarean group, the incidence of anterior previa was 41.2% compared to posterior previa (29.3%). In those with post cesarean pregnancy, determinants of placenta previa found were multiparity (35.3%), previous history of abortions (35%), multiple previous caesarean sections (29.4%), interpregnancy interval <2 years (35.29%).Conclusions: In post cesarean pregnancy, the risk of placenta previa is 2 times compared to those with a previous normal delivery. Anterior previa occurred with sufficient frequency in post-caesarean pregnancy to warrant ultrasonic placentography prior to surgical entry into lower segment. When the combination of previous caesarean and placenta previa occurs the risk of adherent placenta is 17.6%.


Author(s):  
Meha K. Patel ◽  
Saloni M. Prajapati

Background: High caesarean section rate worldwide including India is matter of concern. The Robson’s Ten-group classification system allows critical analysis of caesarean deliveries according to characteristics of pregnancy. The objective was to analyze caesarean section rates in a tertiary care centre according to Modified Robson’s ten groups classification.Methods: This retrospective study was conducted at GMERS Gotri Medical College, Vadodara, Gujarat, India. All patients who delivered between August 2018 and March 2019, were included in the study. Women were classified in 10 groups according to modified Robson’s classification using their maternal characteristics and obstetric history. For each group, authors calculated the caesarean section rate within the group and its absolute and relative contribution to the overall caesarean rate.Results: Total number of delivery in my study institute in 8 months was 1531 out of them 456 was cesarean section, so the overall caesarean section rate was 29.78%. The main contributions to overall caesarean rate was 40.78% by group 5 (previous CS, singleton, cephalic, >37weeks) followed by 14.25% by group 1 (nullipara, singleton, cephalic, >37 weeks, spontaneous labour), 11.40% by group 2 (nullipara, singleton, cephalic,>37 weeks, induced or CS before labour). CS rates among various group ranges from 100% among women with abnormal lie (group 9) to 98.4% in previous CS (group 5), 84% in nulliparous breech (group 6), 58% in multiparous breech (group 7) and least 8.2% in multipara spontaneous labour (group 3).Conclusions: The Robson’s classification is easy to use. It is time to implement obstetric audit to lower the overall CS rates.


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