Pelvic assessment and cephalo-pelvic disproportion in Central Tanzania.
Among 201 primigravidae, pelvic assessment was analyzed prospectively during the third trimester to detect patients likely to suffer from cephalo-pelvic disproportion (CPD). If the sacral promontory (SP) was reached by the index finger (9.0-9.5 cm true conjugate) the pelvis was regarded as "suspect". All patients who later developed CPD were in this group. Of the screened primigravidas, 22% were advised to deliver in the hospital. Pelvic assessment is an important screening tool during antenatal care to detect high-risk primigravidas.
Bauer
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Government Hospital, Kondoa, Tanzania.
Kingu
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Laussen
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Mbwana
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D002585:Cesarean Section; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010298:Parity; D010387:Pelvimetry; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D011296:Prenatal Diagnosis / Q000379:methods*; D011446:Prospective Studies; D013636:Tanzania