Affiliation:
1. Clinic of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Clinical Centre Kragujevac, Kragujevac
2. Faculty for Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Kragujevac
3. Faculty of Medicine, Kragujevac
Abstract
Background/Aim. One of the most frequent indications for cesarean section is
dystocia. It is impossible to predict, difficult to identify and coincident
with the rapid expiry of the expected time, so it is important to point out
some mistakes in expecting vaginal delivery. The aim of this study was to
examine the frequency and the length of dystocia-related cesarean delivery,
as well as the vitality of the newborn immediately after birth. Methods. A
prospective, 3-year study was conducted including a total number of 6,470
deliveries regardless of whether they were completed using cesarean section
after an unsuccessful attempt of spontaneous vaginal delivery or not. The
Apgar score, a proved useful tool for the assessment of the vitality of
newborn children in the first minute, was used. Results. On the basis of the
established indications, 653 (10.10%) of deliveries were completed using
cesarean section. Dystocia was the third most common indication for cesarean
section (16.38%). Deliveries in which dystocia was established as a diagnosis
lasted much longer (p = 0.030) which resulted in weaker vitality of newborn
children (p = 0.000) compared to the deliveries ended by spontaneous vaginal
delivery. Conclusion. This study shows that deliveries caused by dystocia
last much longer and newborn children are of weaker vitality compared to
other deliveries caused not by dystocia. Decisions concerning cesarean
section must be made in a timely fashion.
Publisher
National Library of Serbia
Subject
Pharmacology (medical),General Medicine
Cited by
2 articles.
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