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Prevalence and causes of cesarean births among women residing at high altitude in Lhasa, Tibet: A retrospective observational study of 7365 women
- Source :
- Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Vol 58, Iss 3, Pp 380-384 (2019)
- Publication Year :
- 2019
- Publisher :
- Elsevier, 2019.
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Abstract
- Objective: Currently, there is paucity of data on the rate of vaginal deliveries and cesarean section among women in Tibet. In this study, we carried out an observational study of 7365 consecutive pregnant women in Lhasa, Tibet who gave birth at our tertiary care institution between 2012 and 2015. Materials and methods: In this retrospective study, we reviewed the hospital records for demographic data, obstetric history, and the number of vaginal and emergency cesarean section deliveries. The overall and annual rate of vaginal and cesarean section deliveries was calculated. Causes, indications or risks for cesarean section were also analyzed. Results: During the review period, 7365 neonates were delivered at our hospital, including 1690 (23.0%) deliveries via cesarean section. The yearly rate of cesarean section progressively declined from 26.7% in 2012 to 18% in 2015 (P
- Subjects :
- Gynecology and obstetrics
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10284559
- Volume :
- 58
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.241392ca516c45a7a8d944f8dbcf7add
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tjog.2019.01.030