VOLUME 10 , ISSUE 4S2 ( October-December, 2018 ) > List of Articles
Helmy A Rady
Keywords : Ceserean section, El Shatby Hospital, Primigravida
Citation Information : Rady HA. Cesarean Section Rate and Indications in Primigravida in El Shatby Hospital, Alexandria, Egypt. J South Asian Feder Obs Gynae 2018; 10 (4S2):381-383.
DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10006-1630
License: CC BY-NC 4.0
Published Online: 01-06-2019
Copyright Statement: Copyright © 2018; The Author(s).
Background: There is a significant increase in the total cesarean rate with primary cesarean accounting for most of the increase. Identifying sources of variation in cesarean use is crucial to improving the consistency and quality of obstetric care. Aim: The aim was to asses CS rate and indications in primigravida at El Shatby maternity university hospital. Patients and methods: the study included 952 primigravidas attending to El Shatby Hospital for delivery, assessment of the type of delivery vaginal or cesearean. Women were divided into two groups as regards mode of delivery and indications of CS. Results: CS rate is increasing now especially in primigravida, CS accounting 46.01% of all primigravida, fetal distress is the most common indication, abnormal presentations comes second and sever PET. Conclusion: There is a significant increase in the total cesarean rate with primary cesarean accounting for most of the increase.