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Vaginal birth after Cesarean section.

Author(s)
Razia Bahadur Khero Peoples Medical College, Nawabshah, Pakistan
Farida Wagan Peoples Medical College, Nawabshah, Pakistan
Gulam Nabi Memon Nawabshah Medical College Nawabshah, Pakistan
Ad. Rubina Nawabshah Medical College Nawabshah, Pakistan
Kauser Jillani Nawabshah Medical College Nawabshah, Pakistan
Safia Maqsood Nawabshah Medical College Nawabshah, Pakistan
Abstract
VBAC is a favourably option in properly selected patients with previous one cesarean section. It is a way of reducing the incidence of cesarean deliveries as well as its associated morbidity and mortality. Objectives: To determine the prevalence of vaginal birth with previous one cesarean section. To evaluate the maternal and fetal outcome-associated with vaginal birth and emergency cesarean section. SETUP: Descriptive observational study conducted in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at Nawabshah Medical College Hospital Nawabshah from 1st January 2004 to 31st December 2004. Material & Methods: The study group was evaluated regarding their age, parity, booking status, indication of previous c/section, partographic record and postnatal care. All the information was extracted from the ward record using the protocol prepared for the purpose of this study. Results: 186 patients were given a trial of scar in whom 78 (41.93 %) achieved vaginal birth. Vaginal delivery was commonly observed in patients who have previous normal deliveries. 108 patients underwent emergency c/section, majority were priori parae (58.33 %), scar dehiscence was observed in one (0.92 %) patient. Regarding neonatal complication, one (0.92 %) stillbirth and one (0.92 %) neonatal death occurred. Conclusion: VBAC is a safe option in selected patients with previous one c/section in appropriate clinical setting.
Publication Details
Page(s) 66-68
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Published Journal: Medical Channel: Journal of Modern Dental and Medical Sciences, Volume: 13, Issue: 4, Year: 2007

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