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Published on March 1, 2012 | http://doi.org/10.5867/medwave.2012.03.5335

Elective Caesarean section versus vaginal delivery

Cesárea electiva versus parto vaginal

Marcelo Farías Jofré, Enrique Oyarzún Ebensperger

Abstract

This article reviews current aspects of Cesarean section considering increasing rate in all countries of the world, with special emphasis on Chile. Frequencies, causes and indications, as well as recent recommendations in terms of expected frequencies are analyzed. Chilean child and maternal health indicators are reminded and, in accordance to the best evidence available, the advantages and disadvantages of both delivery modes are analyzed, i.e. C-section versus vaginal delivery. Finally, general recommendations are given that could contribute to reducing the high rate of Cesarean section.

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Marcelo Farías Jofré

División de Obstetricia y Ginecología, Facultad de Medicina, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile

Enrique Oyarzún Ebensperger

División de Obstetricia y Ginecología, Facultad de Medicina, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile

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Citation Farías Jofré M, Oyarzún Ebensperger E. Elective Caesarean section versus vaginal delivery. Medwave 2012;12(03):e5335 doi: 10.5867/medwave.2012.03.5335

Submission date 23/01/2012

Acceptance date 21/02/2012

Publication date 01/03/2012

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