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[Delivery of the second twin by cesarean section]
A Berthold1, A Ottlik, M Schollmeyer
1Gynäkologisch-Geburtshilflichen Abteilung des Kreiskrankenhauses, Oschatz.
Zentralblatt Fur Gynakologie
|January 1, 1988
Summary
Cesarean delivery for a second twin is rare. This case shows a C-section after vaginal birth of the first twin due to failed extraction.
Area of Science:
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Background:
- Delivery of the second twin after vaginal birth of the first is uncommon.
- Cesarean delivery for the second twin is exceptionally rare.
Observation:
- A case of a second twin requiring cesarean delivery after the first twin's spontaneous vaginal birth is presented.
- The decision for cesarean was made due to difficulties encountered during attempted complete extraction of the second twin.
Findings:
- Successful cesarean delivery of the second twin was performed following a vaginal birth of the first twin.
- This highlights a rare obstetric scenario requiring surgical intervention for the second twin.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of preparedness for unexpected interventions in twin deliveries.
- It contributes to the limited literature on cesarean delivery of the second twin after vaginal birth of the first.