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UTERINE INCISION AND MATERNAL MORBIDITY AFTER CESAREAN-SECTION FOR DELIVERY OF THE VERY LOW-BIRTH-WEIGHT FETUS SURGERY GYNECOLOGY & OBSTETRICS Druzin, M. L., Hutson, J. M., SanRoman, G. 1989; 169 (2): 131-132

Abstract

The maternal morbidity associated with the type of uterine incision used for the delivery of the very low birthweight (VLBW) fetus was examined. Maternal morbidity factors evaluated included the incidence of infection, bleeding, wound complications, estimated blood loss, blood transfusions, fever and days in hospital. Cesarean section was performed in 115 of 197 VLBW infants, with 31 low transverse and 84 vertical cesarean sections. There were no significant differences in antepartum, intrapartum or postpartum data between these two groups. Short term maternal morbidity was not increased with the use of vertical compared with low transverse cesarean section for the delivery of the VLBW fetus.

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View details for PubMedID 2756460