Indications and maternofetal outcome of instrumental deliveries at the University Teaching Hospital of Yaoundé, Cameroon
| Autor: | PN Nana, L Kouam, M R Ekono, Robinson Enow Mbu, W Takang, Elie Nkwabong |
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| Rok vydání: | 2011 |
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Pediatrics medicine.medical_specialty Vacuum Extraction Obstetrical Adolescent medicine.medical_treatment Forceps Population Obstetrical Forceps Hospitals University Young Adult Pregnancy Birth Injuries medicine Humans Childbirth Caesarean section Cameroon Hospitals Teaching education Retrospective Studies education.field_of_study Obstetrics business.industry Infant Newborn Pregnancy Outcome Public Health Environmental and Occupational Health Gestational age Extraction Obstetrical Retrospective cohort study Delivery Obstetric medicine.disease Treatment Outcome Infectious Diseases Female Apgar score business |
| Zdroj: | Tropical Doctor. 41:5-7 |
| ISSN: | 1758-1133 0049-4755 |
| Popis: | Instrumental deliveries are believed to be associated with increased maternal and, especially, fetal morbidity and mortality. Hence, it is less practiced in many developing countries. The aim of this retrospective study, conducted between 1 January 2007 and 31 December 2008, was to assess the prevalence, indications, neonatal wellbeing and maternal complications of instrumental deliveries. Of 3623 vaginal deliveries, 84 (2.3%) instrumental deliveries were conducted. The most common indication was a prolonged second stage of labour. Fetal wellbeing, measured by the Apgar score, was good and was similar in the group who had forceps delivery and that of the vacuum extraction delivery group. Maternal complications, usually minor, were vaginal and perineal tears. Instrumental delivery should be encouraged and taught in order to reverse the rising caesarean section rate. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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