Objectives
Introduction
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Cesarean delivery, also known as cesarean section or C-section, is the delivery of a neonate by surgical incision through the abdomen and uterus.
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It is one of the most common major surgical procedures worldwide and in the United States.
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It may occur under planned, unplanned or emergency conditions depending on the indications.
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Indications for cesarean delivery may include:
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Abnormal labor (e.g., dystocia, failure to progress, fetal malposition)
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Cephalopelvic disproportion (e.g., macrosomia, hydrocephalus)
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Gestational hypertension or diabetes mellitus
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Active maternal herpes virus infection
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Fetal compromise (e.g., distress, cord prolapse, breech presentation)
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Placenta previa or abruptio placentae
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Multiple gestation or previous uterine surgery
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Maternal request or preference
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