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Preterm breech delivery in a developing country

D Malhotra1, S Gopalan, A Narang

  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India.

International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics: the Official Organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics
|April 1, 1994
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Cesarean section does not offer an advantage over vaginal delivery for preterm breech fetuses in developing countries. However, cesarean delivery is preferred for women with a poor obstetric history to improve neonatal survival.

Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Neonatal Care
  • Global Health

Background:

  • Preterm breech deliveries pose significant risks to both mother and neonate.
  • Optimal delivery mode for preterm breech fetuses in resource-limited settings remains a critical question.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the outcomes of cesarean section versus vaginal delivery for preterm breech fetuses in a developing country.
  • To assess the impact of delivery mode on intrapartum and neonatal morbidity and mortality.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 224 preterm breech deliveries (28-36 weeks) at a tertiary care center in North India.
  • Exclusion of fetal deaths and lethal congenital malformations.
  • Comparison of intrapartum and neonatal morbidity and mortality between vaginal and cesarean deliveries.

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Main Results:

  • Higher combined intrapartum and neonatal mortality for vaginal delivery (35.9%) compared to cesarean section (17.7%).
  • No significant difference in mortality or neonatal morbidity based on birthweight or gestational age.
  • Significantly better neonatal survival in the cesarean group for women with a poor obstetric history (93% vs. 43%).

Conclusions:

  • Cesarean section offers no overall advantage over vaginal delivery for preterm breech fetuses in developing countries, even with optimal neonatal care.
  • Routine cesarean section for preterm breech fetuses is not advocated.
  • Cesarean delivery is the preferred route for women with a poor obstetric history to enhance neonatal survival.