Recent trends in cesarean section use in California.

Cesarean section use in the United States has increased to 24.7% of deliveries in 1988 and is the most common hospital surgical procedure. California cesarean section rates were examined to measure recent trends in obstetric practices and to project future patterns of cesarean section use. Using discharge abstracts from 1983 to 1987 California hospital deliveries, total cesarean section rates were found to increase from nearly 22% in 1983 to 25% in 1987, an increase of 15%. Using a series of least-squares regression models, time trends in the distribution of indications associated with cesarean section among all deliveries and indication-specific cesarean section rates were evaluated. Increases in the number of women with previous cesarean section and fetal distress contributed to rising cesarean section rates. In addition, indication-specific cesarean section rates increased for breech presentation and dystocia. These trends were counterbalanced, in part, by declining rates of repeat cesarean sections. Trends noted for July 1985 through 1987 did not differ substantially from those observed for January 1983 to June 1985, suggesting that recent policy attempts to alter cesarean section use have not had a measurable effect on existing trends. Projections suggest that California cesarean section rates will rise to a level of 34% by the year 2000.     

南京某大型医院剖宫产及其影响因素的初步分析

目的:分析某医院剖宫产的现状,初步探讨其影响因素及控制策略。方法:整理分析了南京某大型医院2009年共1411名入院产妇的病历资料,按分娩方式分为自然分娩组(经阴道分娩)和剖宫产组,比较两组产妇的一般信息、身体状况、产时情况等,采用多因素Logistic回归分析了剖宫产的影响因素。结果:该医院2009年度剖宫产产妇为608人,占总产妇的43.09%。剖宫产产妇的年龄和体重明显高于自然分娩产妇(P0.01),既往身体状况相对较差。入院时多无产兆、宫口未开,且产妇宫高、腹围、胎心率明显较高(P0.05或P0.01)。B超检查也显示,羊水异常(过多或过少)、巨大儿、胎位不正(主要为臀位)以及脐带绕颈的比例也明显高于自然分娩产妇(P0.05或P0.01)。多因素Logistic回归分析显示,产妇高龄(35岁)、入院产兆、胎位不正、产妇腹围过大、胎儿窘迫及新生儿超重等皆为剖宫产的独立影响因素。此外发现19.24%的剖宫产产妇无临床指征(即社会因素)。结论:该医院剖宫产的比例不低,要根据影响因素合理选择剖宫产,尤其要有效控制无指征的剖宫产选择,降低剖宫产率。     

南京某大型医院剖宫产及其影响因素的初步分析

目的：分析某医院剖宫产的现状,初步探讨其影响因素及控制策略。方法：整理分析了南京某大型医院2009年共1411名入院产妇的病历资料,按分娩方式分为自然分娩组（经阴道分娩）和剖宫产组,比较两组产妇的一般信息、身体状况、产时情况等,采用多因素Logistic回归分析了剖宫产的影响因素。结果：该医院2009年度剖宫产产妇为608人,占总产妇的43．09％。剖宫产产妇的年龄和体重明显高于自然分娩产妇（P〈0．01）,既往身体状况相对较差。入院时多无产兆、宫口未开,且产妇宫高、腹围、胎心率明显较高（P〈0．05或P〈0．01）。B超检查也显示,羊水异常（过多或过少）、巨大儿、胎位不正（主要为臀位）以及脐带绕颈的比例也明显高于自然分娩产妇（P〈0．05或P〈0．01）。多因素Logistic回归分析显示,产妇高龄（〉35岁）、入院产兆、胎位不正、产妇腹围过大、胎儿窘迫及新生儿超重等皆为剖宫产的独立影响因素。此外发现19．24％的剖宫产产妇无临床指征（即社会因素）。结论：该医院剖宫产的比例不低,要根据影响因素合理选择剖宫产,尤其要有效控制无指征的剖宫产选择,降低剖宫产率。     

Prevention of cesarean section. Does intracervical dinoprostone work?

We investigated the effect of preinduction cervical ripening with the intracervical instillation of dinoprostone (prostaglandin E2 gel, 0.5 mg) on the results of labor induced with intravenous oxytocin. We randomly allocated 79 pregnant women to receive either the intracervial application of dinoprostone gel or placebo gel. Compared with control subjects, the group who received dinoprostone had no difference in induction-to-delivery interval or in cesarean section rate. The dinoprostone group had fewer failed inductions, but there was no difference between the two groups in the number who delivered spontaneously within 24 hours. From review of the literature and a meta-analysis, it was likewise revealed that dinoprostone did not favorably affect the cesarean section rate. Contrary to current opinion, intracervical dinoprostone gel does not appreciably lower the cesarean section rate when used at this dose and route before labor is induced.     

Cesarean Section and Rate of Subsequent Stillbirth,Miscarriage, and Ectopic Pregnancy: A Danish Register-Based Cohort Study

Background

With cesarean section rates increasing worldwide, clarity regarding negative effects is essential. This study aimed to investigate the rate of subsequent stillbirth, miscarriage, and ectopic pregnancy following primary cesarean section, controlling for confounding by indication.

Methods and Findings

We performed a population-based cohort study using Danish national registry data linking various registers. The cohort included primiparous women with a live birth between January 1, 1982, and December 31, 2010 (n = 832,996), with follow-up until the next event (stillbirth, miscarriage, or ectopic pregnancy) or censoring by live birth, death, emigration, or study end. Cox regression models for all types of cesarean sections, sub-group analyses by type of cesarean, and competing risks analyses for the causes of stillbirth were performed. An increased rate of stillbirth (hazard ratio [HR] 1.14, 95% CI 1.01, 1.28) was found in women with primary cesarean section compared to spontaneous vaginal delivery, giving a theoretical absolute risk increase (ARI) of 0.03% for stillbirth, and a number needed to harm (NNH) of 3,333 women. Analyses by type of cesarean section showed similarly increased rates for emergency (HR 1.15, 95% CI 1.01, 1.31) and elective cesarean (HR 1.11, 95% CI 0.91, 1.35), although not statistically significant in the latter case. An increased rate of ectopic pregnancy was found among women with primary cesarean overall (HR 1.09, 95% CI 1.04, 1.15) and by type (emergency cesarean, HR 1.09, 95% CI 1.03, 1.15, and elective cesarean, HR 1.12, 95% CI 1.03, 1.21), yielding an ARI of 0.1% and a NNH of 1,000 women for ectopic pregnancy. No increased rate of miscarriage was found among women with primary cesarean, with maternally requested cesarean section associated with a decreased rate of miscarriage (HR 0.72, 95% CI 0.60, 0.85). Limitations include incomplete data on maternal body mass index, maternal smoking, fertility treatment, causes of stillbirth, and maternally requested cesarean section, as well as lack of data on antepartum/intrapartum stillbirth and gestational age for stillbirth and miscarriage.

Conclusions

This study found that cesarean section is associated with a small increased rate of subsequent stillbirth and ectopic pregnancy. Underlying medical conditions, however, and confounding by indication for the primary cesarean delivery account for at least part of this increased rate. These findings will assist women and health-care providers to reach more informed decisions regarding mode of delivery. Please see later in the article for the Editors'' Summary     

Diagnosis of dystocia and management with cesarean section among primiparous women in Ottawa-Carleton.

We carried out a chart review study to determine the rate of diagnosis of dystocia (abnormal progress) and the use of cesarean section to treat dystocia among 3887 primiparous women who gave birth to a single baby in the vertex presentation at four hospitals in Ottawa-Carleton in 1984. Of the 3740 women who had some labour 1127 (30.1%) were given a diagnosis of dystocia. Cesarean section for dystocia was done during all phases of labour (41% of procedures in the latent phase, 38% in the active phase and 21% in the second stage). The cesarean section rate varied among the hospitals from 11.8% to 19.6%. A total of 75% of the cesarean sections were for dystocia, disproportion or failed induction. The findings suggest that cesarean section is being done for disproportion without a trial of labour beyond the latent phase and for dystocia in the absence of fetal distress. If these practices were modified the cesarean section rate could be reduced from 16% to about 8%, the rate found in some other centres and that observed in Canada in the early 1970s.     

Recent trends in cesarean section rates in Ontario.

After increasing steadily for 15 years the cesarean section rate in Ontario stabilized at 20.2 per 100 deliveries in the fiscal years 1986-87 and 1987-88. An important factor in the stabilization was a decrease in the rate of repeat section. The diagnosis and management of dystocia and fetal distress continue to put upward pressure on the cesarean section rate, which is higher than would be expected if recent practice guidelines had been fully implemented. There is a need for further research into the appropriate management of labour and delivery and into more targeted techniques for bringing practice into line with appropriate standards of care.     

Late results of cesarean and vaginal delivery in cases of breech presentation.

This study compared the subsequent development of children in breech presentation according to the method of their delivery - vaginal or cesarean section. No differences were found between children born vaginally and those born by cesarean section after some labour, except for a larger variability in the outcomes of the latter group. Only 4% of the deliveries were by cesarean section without labour, and when analysed separately the data for this group frequently showed the poorest outcome. Reasons for the observations are suggested, and proposed further research is outlined.     

Commentary: "health has become secondary to a sexually attractive body"

This article focuses on the prevalence of cesarean section among upper class women for aesthetic purposes. In Latin America, the national cesarean section rate has risen to 40%, while in the early 1980s the rate was 75% in Brazil. In a survey conducted in the UK, 31% of women obstetricians would prefer to have cesarean section without any medical indication. This could perhaps be due to the obsession of maintaining a sexually appealing body. Health has then become secondary to the production of a sexually attractive body. The role of the medical profession lacks the definitive evidence on the issues regarding concerns of women and choices in childbirth particularly in some countries. The author suggests that the medical community and society should allow the women the choice between major surgery and childbirth.     

Caesarean Section in Peru: Analysis of Trends Using the Robson Classification System

Introduction

Cesarean section rates continue to increase worldwide while the reasons appear to be multiple, complex and, in many cases, country specific. Over the last decades, several classification systems for caesarean section have been created and proposed to monitor and compare caesarean section rates in a standardized, reliable, consistent and action-oriented manner with the aim to understand the drivers and contributors of this trend. The aims of the present study were to conduct an analysis in the three Peruvian geographical regions to assess levels and trends of delivery by caesarean section using the Robson classification for caesarean section, identify the groups of women with highest caesarean section rates and assess variation of maternal and perinatal outcomes according to caesarean section levels in each group over time.

Material and Methods

Data from 549,681 pregnant women included in the Peruvian Perinatal Information System database from 43 maternal facilities in three Peruvian geographical regions from 2000 and 2010 were studied. The data were analyzed using the Robson classification and women were studied in the ten groups in the classification. Cochran-Armitage test was used to evaluate time trends in the rates of caesarean section rates and; logistic regression was used to evaluate risk for each classification.

Results

The caesarean section rate was 27% and a yearly increase in the overall caesarean section rates from 2000 to 2010 from 23.5% to 30% (time trend p<0.001) was observed. Robson groups 1, 3 (nulliparous and multiparas, respectively, with a single cephalic term pregnancy in spontaneous labour), 5 (multiparas with a previous uterine scar with a single, cephalic, term pregnancy) and 7 (multiparas with a single breech pregnancy with or without previous scars) showed an increase in the caesarean section rates over time. Robson groups 1 and 3 were significantly associated with stillbirths (OR 1.43, CI95% 1.17–1.72; OR 3.53, CI95% 2.95–4.2) and maternal mortality (OR 3.39, CI95% 1.59–7.22; OR 8.05, CI95% 3.34–19.41).

Discussion

The caesarean section rates increased in the last years as result of increased CS in groups with spontaneous labor and in-group of multiparas with a scarred uterus. Women included in groups 1 y 3 were associated to maternal perinatal complications. Women with previous cesarean section constitute the most important determinant of overall cesarean section rates. The use of Robson classification becomes an useful tool for monitoring cesarean section in low human development index countries.     

不同浓度舒芬太尼复合罗哌卡因鞘内注射在剖宫产术后镇痛中的应用评价

目的：探讨不同浓度舒芬太尼复合罗哌卡因鞘内注射应用于剖宫产术后镇痛的有效性及安全性。方法：将1460例行剖宫产术患者随机分为A组（489例）、B组（501例）和C组（470例）。所有患者均采用腰硬联合阻滞,分别给予0.3μg/mL、0.4μg/mL、0.5μg/mL舒芬太尼配伍0.1%盐酸罗哌卡因。结果：B组、C组术后2h、8h、12h VAS评分显著低于A组,差异均有统计学意义（P〈0.05）,而该时间点B组、C组VAS评分比较则无显著性差异（P〉0.05）。三组术后24h VAS评分比较均无统计学意义（P〉0.05）。B组、C组术后镇痛泵按压有效率较A组显著升高,差异均有统计学意义（P〈0.05）,而B组、C组比较则无显著性差异（P〉0.05）。A组和B组不良反应的发生率分别8.0%和10.2%,显著低于C组20.2%,差异有统计学意义（P〈0.05）。结论：0.4μg/mL舒芬太尼＋0.1%盐酸罗哌卡因应用于剖宫产术后镇痛,可有效缓解术后早期的疼痛,并减少不良反应。     

Patient decision making: The case of delivery method after a previous cesarean section

In recent years, vaginal birth after cesarean section has become increasingly available to American women. Presently, about two-thirds of women who have had one previous cesarean section choose in their current pregnancies to attempt a trial of labor for normal vaginal delivery. About one-third who are given the option still choose elective repeat cesarean section. This paper reports findings from a study conducted to explore how women with a previous cesarean section evaluated the two delivery options and what factors were important to them in making their choices. The data for the analysis were collected during semi-structured interviews of 100 prenatal care patients at three San Francisco Bay Area hospitals during their third trimester of pregnancy. Particular attention is given to two dimensions of patient decision making that clinical researchers studying childbirth after previous cesarean delivery have overlooked. The first describes the social motives that lead women to prefer one delivery option over the other. The second describes negotiation strategies that patients use with physicians to gain decision making power and to reduce uncertainty surrounding labor and delivery.     

The “Quiet Revolution” and the cesarean section in the United States

This paper estimates how changes in family structure and women’s labor market attachment during the last fifty years have affected the incidence of cesarean delivery in the United States. Both sets of factors are strongly related to cesarean utilization, and have generally changed so as to increase the rate of cesarean delivery over time. Altogether, changes in these factors, complemented by demographic changes, raised the U.S. cesarean section rate by eleven percentage points since the late 1970s, nearly two-thirds of the increase over that period. Today’s elevated cesarean section rate is in part a social phenomenon.     

Explaining variations in cesarean section rates: patients,facilities or policies?

Using overall rates of cesarean section and either rates of diagnosis or rates of cesarean section for the four main indications for this procedure, we analysed the variations among teaching and community hospitals in four of Ontario''s six regions. The rates varied substantially in both 1979 and 1982, with the overall rate for cesarean section in 1982 being 17.1 to 21.0 per 100 deliveries in the teaching hospitals and 16.5 to 19.7 in the community hospitals. The rate of diagnosis of dystocia varied up to threefold in the teaching hospitals and up to twofold in the community hospitals. Fetal distress was diagnosed at even more variables rates. The rate of repeat cesarean section varied most in the teaching hospitals, whereas the rate of cesarean section for breech presentation varied significantly in the community and the teaching hospitals in 1982 but only in the community hospitals in 1979. Nearly all the rates increased between 1979 and 1982. Differences in patient characteristics and in availability of resources appeared less important in explaining these rate variations than differences in clinical policy.     

二次剖宫产术中放置吉娜固定式宫内节育器的效果和安全性研究*

目的:观察二次剖宫产术中放置吉娜固定式宫内节育器(GyneFixPP IUD)的疗效,并评价其安全性。方法:选择本院2011年1月至2013年2月既往曾行1次剖宫产的疤痕子宫孕妇共316例,其中上环组156例受术者均为自愿选择再次剖宫产术中放置吉娜环,对照组160例行常规再次剖宫产术,未上环或结扎。术后42d、3个月、6个月、12个月对两组患者进行随访,收集并分析两组术后出血、恶露及避孕环在位及不良反应等情况。结果:两组出血量、血性恶露持续时间及恶露持续时间差异均无统计学意义(P0.05)。产后3个月、6个月、12个月均出现经量增多、不规则出血、疼痛、白带增多及男方性交痛等副反应,但主诉不适逐渐减少,经相关处理后症状缓解或消失。上环组S-S距离为1.4-2.2 cm的在42d占77.50%,在3月占72.41%,在6月占82.14%,在12月占81.25%,其差异无统计学意义(P0.05)。上环组随访的151例产妇有4例(占2.65%)避孕环1年内自行脱出,因症取出2例(占1.32%),续用率为96.04%。上环组2年内意外妊娠0例,对照组5例,约占3.1%,5例均选择行人工流产结束妊娠。结论:二次剖宫产术中放置吉娜环安全,脱落率低,续用率高,避孕效果好,值得推广应用。     

剖宫产产妇并发医院感染的临床特征及相关影响因素研究

目的:探讨剖宫产产妇并发医院感染的临床特征及相关影响因素,并提出相应的防控措施。方法:选取自2014年1月至2016年12月间在我院妇产科进行剖宫产手术的产妇4112例,记录产妇感染发生的情况(感染率、感染部位及病原菌分布),并统计分析产妇的基本情况,包括年龄、体质量指数(BMI)、住院时间、基础疾病等基本情况。结果:进行剖宫产的产妇合并发生医院感染的感染率为4.89%(201/4112);感染部位主要为手术切口感染、泌尿道感染、生殖道感染、盆腔感染、呼吸道感染及皮肤感染,其中手术切口感染所占比例为45.77%;医院感染病例中共培养出5种病原菌共51株,包括金黄色葡萄球菌、葛兰氏阴性杆菌、副流感嗜血菌、粪肠球菌及耐甲氧西林金黄色葡萄球菌;感染因素中年龄、BMI、住院时间、基础疾病情况、医护人员操作的熟练程度、手术时间、术中出血量、术后尿管留置时间及抗菌药物应用与剖宫产产妇并发医院感染之间具有紧密联系(P0.05),而首次剖宫产手术与剖宫产产妇并发医院感染之间无联系(P0.05)。结论:剖宫产产妇并发医院感染的发生率较高,而且多种感染因素影响其发生,因此在临床上应采取相应的防控措施,降低感染率,保证产妇和新生儿的身心健康。     

Prevention of retained placenta by injection of collagenase into umbilical arteries of calves delivered by cesarean section: a tolerance study

In the cow, cesarean section delivery is often followed by retention of fetal membranes. Hypothetically, the retention of fetal membranes could be prevented by intraplacental injections of the enzyme collagenase. However, the infusion of this potent proteolytic enzyme into a uterus traumatized by surgery can lead to uterine damage, including perforation. Thus, the objective of this research was to evaluate tolerance of intraplacental treatment of bacterial collagenase. A cesarean section was performed on 10 experimental cows undergoing induced delivery or diagnosed with dystocia. During the surgical procedure, 200,000 units of bacterial collagenase in 1 L of saline were infused via the umbilical arteries. A cesarean section was also performed on control cows (n = 25) affected by dystocia, but these received no collagenase. The collagenase-treated cows showed no clinical or laboratory signs of abnormality over a 3- to 4-wk observation period post treatment. When membrane retention time was set at 36 h post surgery, 20% of the experimental cows and 60% of the control cows had retained the fetal membranes. It was concluded that intraplacental administration of collagenase during cesarean section is safe. However, treatment effectiveness and economic benefits for commercial application need further study.     

Inducing labour with vaginally administered prostaglandin E2.

In 50 consecutive pregnant women at a 125-bed community hospital with 1000 deliveries annually, labour was induced with prostaglandin E2 administered intravaginally. There were no stillbirths or neonatal deaths, and complications in the mothers were few. In nine women (18%) oxytocin was subsequently administered because of a failure of labour to progress; in spite of this, cesarean section was required in two (4%) of the patients. The overall cesarean section rate was 6%. Prostaglandins have been used routinely to induce labour in the United Kingdom for several years. This noninvasive method is safe, effective and well received by women in a community hospital setting, including those wanting "natural childbirth".     

Efficacy of Intrauterine Bakri Balloon Tamponade in Cesarean Section for Placenta Previa Patients

Purpose

The aims of this study were to analyze the predictive factors for the use of intrauterine balloon insertion and to evaluate the efficacy and factors affecting failure of uterine tamponade with a Bakri balloon during cesarean section for abnormal placentation.

Methods

We reviewed the medical records of 137 patients who underwent elective cesarean section for placenta previa between July 2009 and March 2014. Cesarean section and Bakri balloon insertion were performed by a single qualified surgeon. The Bakri balloon was applied when blood loss during cesarean delivery exceeded 1,000 mL.

Results

Sixty-four patients (46.7%) required uterine balloon tamponade during cesarean section due to postpartum bleeding from the lower uterine segment, of whom 50 (78.1%) had placenta previa totalis. The overall success rate was 75% (48/64) for placenta previa patients. Previous cesarean section history, anterior placenta, peripartum platelet count, and disseminated intravascular coagulopathy all significantly differed according to balloon success or failure (all p<0.05). The drainage amount over 1 hour was 500 mL (20–1200 mL) in the balloon failure group and 60 mL (5–500 mL) in the balloon success group (p<0.01).

Conclusion

Intrauterine tamponade with a Bakri balloon is an adequate adjunct management for postpartum hemorrhage following cesarean section for placenta previa to preserve the uterus. This method is simple to apply, non-invasive, and inexpensive. However, possible factors related to failure of Bakri balloon tamponade for placenta previa patients such as prior cesarean section history, anterior placentation, thrombocytopenia, presence of DIC at the time of catheter insertion, and catheter drainage volume more than 500 mL within 1 hour of catheter placement should be recognized, and the next-line management should be prepared in advance.