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Pregnancy outcomes in breech presentation analyzed according to intended mode of delivery
Mirjami Mattila1, Jatta Rautkorpi1, Tuija Heikkinen1
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Turku University Hospital, Turku, Finland.
Introduction:
Optimal mode of delivery in breech presentation has been widely examined and debated. The aim of this study was to compare perinatal and maternal outcomes with either a policy of planned vaginal delivery or planned cesarean section in breech presentation.
Material And Methods:
This was a registry-based retrospective cohort study from Turku University Hospital, Finland with 1418 singleton breech deliveries at term over a period of 11 years (January 2002 to December 2012). Data were collected from the mothers' medical records.
Results:
Apgar scores at 5 min as well as umbilical artery pH values were significantly lower in the planned vaginal breech delivery group compared with the planned cesarean section group, suggesting a short-lasting delayed recovery after birth. There were more puerperal infections in planned cesarean section group compared with the planned vaginal delivery group.
Conclusions:
The results confirm that planned vaginal breech delivery results in short-lasting delayed recovery after birth compared with planned cesarean section.
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