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Maternal morbidity after elective repeat caesarean section after two or more previous procedures.

Caoimhe M Lynch1, Rohna Kearney, Michael J Turner

  • 1Coombe Women's Hospital, 8, Dublin, Ireland.

European Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Biology
|December 12, 2002
PubMed
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Maternal morbidity after elective repeat caesarean sections is low, with placenta previa being the main concern. The number of prior caesarean sections did not correlate with increased maternal complications.

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Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Maternal Health
  • Surgical Outcomes

Background:

  • Elective repeat caesarean sections are common procedures.
  • Understanding maternal morbidity risks is crucial for patient counseling and management.
  • Previous caesarean sections are a primary indication for repeat procedures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess maternal morbidity following elective caesarean section in women with at least two prior caesarean sections.
  • To investigate the correlation between the number of previous caesarean sections and maternal morbidity incidence.

Main Methods:

  • Individual chart review of women undergoing elective caesarean section due to a history of two previous procedures.
  • Study period: 1990-1999.
  • Inclusion criteria: Elective caesarean section with a history of at least two prior caesarean sections.

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Main Results:

  • Analysis of 250 eligible cases from 67,097 deliveries.
  • Placenta previa occurred in 4.8% of cases, with some requiring transfusion or hysterectomy.
  • Incidence of wound infection (6.3%) and urinary tract infection (11.2%) were recorded.
  • No cases of thromboembolism were observed.

Conclusions:

  • Elective repeat caesarean section is associated with low overall maternal morbidity.
  • Placenta previa represents the most significant source of morbidity in this patient group.
  • No correlation was found between the number of previous caesarean sections and the incidence of maternal morbidity.