The significance of increasing caesarean section rates.
Obstetric intervention has been the subject of much recent criticism from both the medical profession and consumer groups who point to increasing caesarean section rates and question their justification. This article examines the indications for caesarean section and assesses the relative benefits and disadvantages.
D001946:Breech Presentation; D002585:Cesarean Section / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D003431:Cross-Cultural Comparison; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D005323:Fetal Monitoring / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007744:Obstetric Labor Complications / Q000601:surgery*; D010387:Pelvimetry; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000401:mortality; D011247:Pregnancy; D012086:Reoperation; D012306:Risk; D006113:United Kingdom