[Incidence and indications for cesarean section in the Obstetrics Clinic in the University Hospital of Obstetrics and Gynecology "Maichin Dom" in Sofia].
The incidence and the indications for Cesarean section in the Obstetric Clinic of the University Hospital of Obstetrics and Gynecology were analysed and compared to a study carried out 20 years ago In 2003 - 2004 there were 2700 pregnant women treated in the clinic 558 had Cesarean section (incidence 20.7%). For comparison the incidence of Cesarean section in 1985 was 6.67% (160 Cesarean sections for 2096 patients) and for 1986 the incidence was 7.63% (131 Cesarean Sections for 1865 patients. The leading indication for the both studies was "previous Cesarean section" the indication "contracted pelvis" was the second and infertility and breech presentation were on the third and forth place. There was no change in the indications for Cesqarean section in the present study and the study carried out 20 years ago. There was a relative increase of the indications 'contracted pelvis' and 'increased age in a nulliparous patiet' compared to the previous years.
Asenova
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Stambolov
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D001946:Breech Presentation; D002031:Bulgaria / Q000453:epidemiology; D002585:Cesarean Section / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D017604:Cesarean Section, Repeat; D005260:Female; D005320:Fetal Macrosomia; D006558:Herpes Genitalis / Q000150:complications; D006771:Hospitals, Maternity; D006783:Hospitals, State; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D007246:Infertility; D009775:Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Hospital; D011225:Pre-Eclampsia; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000601:surgery* / Q000821:virology