title: [Indications and contraindications of peridural anesthesia in obstetrics. Review of the literature].
abstract: With the help of an extensive review of the french and foreign literature, and personal statistics concerning 500 peridural anesthesias (PDA), the authors analyze the indications and contraindications of this type of anesthesia, in 1987. It is possible to differentiate well accepted indications: caesarean section, inducement, labor test, dynamic dystocia, delivery of fragile fetus, desire of the patient; definite contraindications: patient's refusal, coagulation disorders, emergency situations, some cardiopathies; debatable indications: breech delivery, scarred uterus, twin delivery, maternal medical problem, where each particular case must be evaluated. In his study, the authors demonstrate that indications tend to become broader and contraindications to become more infrequent. They stress a necessary co-operation between obstetrician and anesthetist to make this decision.
mesh_terms: D000767:Anesthesia, Epidural; D000773:Anesthesia, Obstetrical; D002585:Cesarean Section; D002921:Cicatrix; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications; D014591:Uterine Diseases
vernacular_title: Indications et contre-indications de l'anesthésie péridurale en obstétrique. Revue de la littérature.