Background: The caesarean section rate is an important factor that characterizes the effectiveness of the obstetric service. The large variability of the initial state of women in labor and the variety of indications ...Background: The caesarean section rate is an important factor that characterizes the effectiveness of the obstetric service. The large variability of the initial state of women in labor and the variety of indications for surgery does not allow us to identify the main determinants. We attempted to determine and analyzed the first data on the structure and frequency of caesarean section in Armenia in the hospital of the Erebоuni multidisciplinary clinic before the introduction of the M. Robson scale. Methodology: We conducted a retrospective study of the history of childbirth in 38,111 patients registered at the Erebouni Medical Center for the period 2016-2021. The materials of the study were case histories, hospitalization materials and annual reports. Results: According to the obtained data, 80.5% of caesarean section operations were performed as planned. Only 14% of pregnant women were delivered by caesarean section according to absolute indications, the frequency of that in this maternity hospital increased from 36.77% to 44.95% over the analyzed period Conclusion: Thorough psychoprophylactic preparation of pregnant women for childbirth, including those with a scar on the uterus after a previous cesarean section, can ensure a steady desire of women in labor for vaginal delivery, full mobilization of their own capabilities, and more trusting cooperation with medical staff.展开更多
Context: The caesarean section rate continues to increase in our different health structures specially for women who have not had a scar in the uterus. Objectives: The aim of this study was to analyze the key factors ...Context: The caesarean section rate continues to increase in our different health structures specially for women who have not had a scar in the uterus. Objectives: The aim of this study was to analyze the key factors and main indications for primary caesarean sections and to find ways to reduce the increasing rates. Patients and Method: This is a longitudinal and retrospective study carried out from June 1, 2018 to July 31, 2022. The study included all patients who had a cesarean-section for the first time (primary caesarean). An anterior uterine scar was a non-inclusion criterion. Data were collected prospectively using Synfonievre and Agopra software via patients’ files and information collection sheet. Data were analyzed with SPSS 21 software, Mac version. Averages were calculated for quantitative data and percentages for qualitative data. The statistical tests used were the Pearson Chi<sup>2</sup> test. The observed differences were considered significant when the p-value was less than 0.05. Results: During the study period, we recorded 8832 deliveries and 3148 caesarean sections (35.6%). Primary CS concerned 70% of overall C-section rate. The main indications were FHR Fetal Heart Rate abnormalities (FHRA) (27%), followed by the other indications (including preterm delivery, umbilical cord dystocia, malpresentation of fetus, foetal abnormalities, elective CS, triple gestation, mother abnormalities);dystocia or prolonged labor (18.7%), breech presentation in a twin pregnancy with 11.3% and 9.6% respectively. We recorded more vaginal deliveries with labor induction: 81.4% against 75.2%. An obstetrical audit led to better labor management and a reduction in the cesarean section rate. Conclusion: We need to focus on diagnosis of fetal distress, management of breech presentation during of a twin birth and a singleton. Induction of labor can be an effective alternative in certain indications. An obstetrical audit is needed to reverse the caesarean section rate.展开更多
<strong>Background:</strong> <span style="font-family:;" "=""><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Globally, the rise in the rate of caesarean section is becomi...<strong>Background:</strong> <span style="font-family:;" "=""><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Globally, the rise in the rate of caesarean section is becoming a public health problem. This study examined the rate, indications and complications of caesarean section at the Federal Teaching Hospital Abakaliki (FETHA). </span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Subjects and Methods:</span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> This was a </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">six-year</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> retrospective study covering January 1</span><sup><span style="font-family:Verdana;">st</span></sup><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> 2012 to December 31</span><sup><span style="font-family:Verdana;">st</span></sup><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> 2017. Patients who met the inclusion criteria were identified from the theatre records and their case notes retrieved from the health information unit of the hospital. Information extracted includes sociodemographic data, indications and types of caesarean section performed and the complications. Data was collected using a structured proforma and entered into a secured personal computer. Data analysis was performed </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">by means of</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> Epi Info version 7. Results are presented in tables, means and simple percentages. </span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Results: </span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">During this period, a total of 11,215 deliveries were recorded at FETHA, of these, 3908 were delivered by CS giving a caesarean section rate of 34.8%. The mean age of the study subjects was 29.3 ± 5.03 years. Almost half (49.7%) of the patients were in the 20 - 29 age group. Multiparous women made up 36.0% while nulliparous women were 12.6%. T</span><span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">he most common indication for an emergency caesarean section was </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">failure</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> to progress in labour with 20.0% contribution and the most common indication for elective caesarean section was </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">previous</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> caesarean section with 13.5%. Majority of the babies were delivered at term (77.0%) with an average gestational age of 38 ± 2.6 weeks. Almost </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">two-thirds</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> of the subjects (62.5%) had </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">emergency</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> caesarean section. The average </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">birthweight</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> was 3.03 ± 0.71 kg. Maternal anaemia was the most common complication </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">recorded</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> 38.0%. There was direct maternal death in 2.0%</span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> of the study population. Severe birth asphyxia was recorded in 12.3% of the babies while there was 3.2% perinatal death. </span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Conclusion: </span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">There is a high rate of </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">caesarean</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> section from this study. The World Health Organization has stated that there is no additional maternal or fetal benefit with </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">caesarean</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> section rate of greater than 10% - 15%. Stakeholders and </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">policy makers</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> need to do more to mitigate this rising trend.</span></span>展开更多
Objectives: The aim of this study was to analyse key factors and main indications of primary caesarean sections and find out ways to reduce the rising rates. Patients and method: This was a longitudinal and retrospect...Objectives: The aim of this study was to analyse key factors and main indications of primary caesarean sections and find out ways to reduce the rising rates. Patients and method: This was a longitudinal and retrospective study carried out from 1 January 2012 to 31 December 2016. The study included all patients in whom a primary CS was performed. A previous uterine scar was a non-inclusion criterion. We analysed the main indications and their trends during these five years, Apgar score at the 5th minute according to the course of caesarean section rate and the impact of daily audit. Data were collected retrospectively from 2012 to 2015, then prospectively in 2016 using a Filemaker database. Data were analysed with SPSS 21 software, Mac version. Averages were calculated for quantitative data and percentage for qualitative ones. The statistical tests used were the Pearson Chi2 test. The differences observed were considered significant when the p value was less than 0.05. Results: During the study period, we registered 21.308 deliveries and 6.292 caesarean sections (29.5%). Primary CS concerned 72.5% of overall CS. The main indications were suspicious of fetal distress (29.1%), obstructed or prolonged labour (21.7%), breech and twin delivery with respectively 8.2% and 5.2%. We registered more vaginal deliveries with induction of labour: 81.4% versus 75.2%. An obstetrical audit allowed better management of labour and decrease of CS rate. Conclusion: We need to focus on diagnosis of fetal distress, management of breech presentation in twin delivery and singleton. The induction of labour can be an effective alternative in some indications. An obstetrical audit is necessary to reverse caesarean section rate.展开更多
目的研究剖宫产史对人工授精助孕临床妊娠率的影响。方法回顾性分析2012年2月—2022年6月在厦门大学附属妇女儿童医院生殖医学科接受夫精人工授精(artificial insemination by husband,AIH)治疗的至少有1次活胎分娩史的不孕患者336例,共...目的研究剖宫产史对人工授精助孕临床妊娠率的影响。方法回顾性分析2012年2月—2022年6月在厦门大学附属妇女儿童医院生殖医学科接受夫精人工授精(artificial insemination by husband,AIH)治疗的至少有1次活胎分娩史的不孕患者336例,共560个周期,其中瘢痕子宫组203个周期,阴道分娩组357个周期。比较2组年龄、身体质量指数(body mass index,BMI)、输卵管盆腔因素、内膜异位症占比、治疗方案及助孕结果等。结果2组的年龄、高龄占比(>35岁)、不孕年限、输卵管盆腔因素、内膜异位症占比比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。瘢痕子宫组患者BMI为(22.30±3.27)kg/m^(2),高于阴道分娩组的(21.67±2.76)kg/m^(2)(P<0.05)。瘢痕子宫组BMI>23 kg/m^(2)的比例为36.9%,高于阴道分娩组的29.7%,差异无统计学意义(P=0.078)。瘢痕子宫组诱导排卵方案占比为53.7%(109/203),高于经阴道分娩组的44.3%(158/357),差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。瘢痕子宫组临床妊娠率为15.3%,阴道分娩组为16.5%,差异无统计学意义(P=0.853)。结论通过适当的干预与筛选,可以提高有剖宫产史妇女的宫腔内人工授精临床妊娠率。展开更多
文摘Background: The caesarean section rate is an important factor that characterizes the effectiveness of the obstetric service. The large variability of the initial state of women in labor and the variety of indications for surgery does not allow us to identify the main determinants. We attempted to determine and analyzed the first data on the structure and frequency of caesarean section in Armenia in the hospital of the Erebоuni multidisciplinary clinic before the introduction of the M. Robson scale. Methodology: We conducted a retrospective study of the history of childbirth in 38,111 patients registered at the Erebouni Medical Center for the period 2016-2021. The materials of the study were case histories, hospitalization materials and annual reports. Results: According to the obtained data, 80.5% of caesarean section operations were performed as planned. Only 14% of pregnant women were delivered by caesarean section according to absolute indications, the frequency of that in this maternity hospital increased from 36.77% to 44.95% over the analyzed period Conclusion: Thorough psychoprophylactic preparation of pregnant women for childbirth, including those with a scar on the uterus after a previous cesarean section, can ensure a steady desire of women in labor for vaginal delivery, full mobilization of their own capabilities, and more trusting cooperation with medical staff.
文摘Context: The caesarean section rate continues to increase in our different health structures specially for women who have not had a scar in the uterus. Objectives: The aim of this study was to analyze the key factors and main indications for primary caesarean sections and to find ways to reduce the increasing rates. Patients and Method: This is a longitudinal and retrospective study carried out from June 1, 2018 to July 31, 2022. The study included all patients who had a cesarean-section for the first time (primary caesarean). An anterior uterine scar was a non-inclusion criterion. Data were collected prospectively using Synfonievre and Agopra software via patients’ files and information collection sheet. Data were analyzed with SPSS 21 software, Mac version. Averages were calculated for quantitative data and percentages for qualitative data. The statistical tests used were the Pearson Chi<sup>2</sup> test. The observed differences were considered significant when the p-value was less than 0.05. Results: During the study period, we recorded 8832 deliveries and 3148 caesarean sections (35.6%). Primary CS concerned 70% of overall C-section rate. The main indications were FHR Fetal Heart Rate abnormalities (FHRA) (27%), followed by the other indications (including preterm delivery, umbilical cord dystocia, malpresentation of fetus, foetal abnormalities, elective CS, triple gestation, mother abnormalities);dystocia or prolonged labor (18.7%), breech presentation in a twin pregnancy with 11.3% and 9.6% respectively. We recorded more vaginal deliveries with labor induction: 81.4% against 75.2%. An obstetrical audit led to better labor management and a reduction in the cesarean section rate. Conclusion: We need to focus on diagnosis of fetal distress, management of breech presentation during of a twin birth and a singleton. Induction of labor can be an effective alternative in certain indications. An obstetrical audit is needed to reverse the caesarean section rate.
文摘<strong>Background:</strong> <span style="font-family:;" "=""><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Globally, the rise in the rate of caesarean section is becoming a public health problem. This study examined the rate, indications and complications of caesarean section at the Federal Teaching Hospital Abakaliki (FETHA). </span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Subjects and Methods:</span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> This was a </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">six-year</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> retrospective study covering January 1</span><sup><span style="font-family:Verdana;">st</span></sup><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> 2012 to December 31</span><sup><span style="font-family:Verdana;">st</span></sup><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> 2017. Patients who met the inclusion criteria were identified from the theatre records and their case notes retrieved from the health information unit of the hospital. Information extracted includes sociodemographic data, indications and types of caesarean section performed and the complications. Data was collected using a structured proforma and entered into a secured personal computer. Data analysis was performed </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">by means of</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> Epi Info version 7. Results are presented in tables, means and simple percentages. </span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Results: </span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">During this period, a total of 11,215 deliveries were recorded at FETHA, of these, 3908 were delivered by CS giving a caesarean section rate of 34.8%. The mean age of the study subjects was 29.3 ± 5.03 years. Almost half (49.7%) of the patients were in the 20 - 29 age group. Multiparous women made up 36.0% while nulliparous women were 12.6%. T</span><span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">he most common indication for an emergency caesarean section was </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">failure</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> to progress in labour with 20.0% contribution and the most common indication for elective caesarean section was </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">previous</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> caesarean section with 13.5%. Majority of the babies were delivered at term (77.0%) with an average gestational age of 38 ± 2.6 weeks. Almost </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">two-thirds</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> of the subjects (62.5%) had </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">emergency</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> caesarean section. The average </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">birthweight</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> was 3.03 ± 0.71 kg. Maternal anaemia was the most common complication </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">recorded</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> 38.0%. There was direct maternal death in 2.0%</span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> of the study population. Severe birth asphyxia was recorded in 12.3% of the babies while there was 3.2% perinatal death. </span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Conclusion: </span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">There is a high rate of </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">caesarean</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> section from this study. The World Health Organization has stated that there is no additional maternal or fetal benefit with </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">caesarean</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> section rate of greater than 10% - 15%. Stakeholders and </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">policy makers</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> need to do more to mitigate this rising trend.</span></span>
文摘Objectives: The aim of this study was to analyse key factors and main indications of primary caesarean sections and find out ways to reduce the rising rates. Patients and method: This was a longitudinal and retrospective study carried out from 1 January 2012 to 31 December 2016. The study included all patients in whom a primary CS was performed. A previous uterine scar was a non-inclusion criterion. We analysed the main indications and their trends during these five years, Apgar score at the 5th minute according to the course of caesarean section rate and the impact of daily audit. Data were collected retrospectively from 2012 to 2015, then prospectively in 2016 using a Filemaker database. Data were analysed with SPSS 21 software, Mac version. Averages were calculated for quantitative data and percentage for qualitative ones. The statistical tests used were the Pearson Chi2 test. The differences observed were considered significant when the p value was less than 0.05. Results: During the study period, we registered 21.308 deliveries and 6.292 caesarean sections (29.5%). Primary CS concerned 72.5% of overall CS. The main indications were suspicious of fetal distress (29.1%), obstructed or prolonged labour (21.7%), breech and twin delivery with respectively 8.2% and 5.2%. We registered more vaginal deliveries with induction of labour: 81.4% versus 75.2%. An obstetrical audit allowed better management of labour and decrease of CS rate. Conclusion: We need to focus on diagnosis of fetal distress, management of breech presentation in twin delivery and singleton. The induction of labour can be an effective alternative in some indications. An obstetrical audit is necessary to reverse caesarean section rate.
文摘目的研究剖宫产史对人工授精助孕临床妊娠率的影响。方法回顾性分析2012年2月—2022年6月在厦门大学附属妇女儿童医院生殖医学科接受夫精人工授精(artificial insemination by husband,AIH)治疗的至少有1次活胎分娩史的不孕患者336例,共560个周期,其中瘢痕子宫组203个周期,阴道分娩组357个周期。比较2组年龄、身体质量指数(body mass index,BMI)、输卵管盆腔因素、内膜异位症占比、治疗方案及助孕结果等。结果2组的年龄、高龄占比(>35岁)、不孕年限、输卵管盆腔因素、内膜异位症占比比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。瘢痕子宫组患者BMI为(22.30±3.27)kg/m^(2),高于阴道分娩组的(21.67±2.76)kg/m^(2)(P<0.05)。瘢痕子宫组BMI>23 kg/m^(2)的比例为36.9%,高于阴道分娩组的29.7%,差异无统计学意义(P=0.078)。瘢痕子宫组诱导排卵方案占比为53.7%(109/203),高于经阴道分娩组的44.3%(158/357),差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。瘢痕子宫组临床妊娠率为15.3%,阴道分娩组为16.5%,差异无统计学意义(P=0.853)。结论通过适当的干预与筛选,可以提高有剖宫产史妇女的宫腔内人工授精临床妊娠率。