Why the study?
Second-stage caesarean sections are technically difficult and increasing in prevalence, predisposing mothers to surgical injuries and fetuses to hypoxic morbidity.
What are the indications and maternal/fetal outcomes of caesarean section in the second stage of labour?
Population
50 consecutive cases of second-stage caesarean deliveries for singleton live pregnancies at term
Design
Prospective study
Follow-up
Till the discharge of both mother and baby
Authors
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Second-stage caesareans linked to high PPH, transfusion, and neonatal morbidity rates; leaves open optimal strategies for prolonged second stage.
What are the indications and maternal/fetal outcomes of caesarean section in the second stage of labour?
Second stage caesarean sections are associated with significant maternal morbidity, particularly postpartum hemorrhage and uterine tears.
Anusha SR (2020) studied this question.
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