[Respiratory complications in early elective caesarean section].
Two neonates were born via elective caesarean section, after 38 2/7 and 38 0/7 weeks of gestation, respectively. They developed serious respiratory complications: a pneumothorax and respiratory insufficiency, respectively, for which they were transferred to a neonatal intensive care unit and were mechanically ventilated. If a caesarean section is performed before 39 0/7 weeks of gestation, the risk of respiratory complications, such as idiopathic respiratory distress syndrome or wet lung disease, is increased. Despite this scientific evidence, elective caesarean sections continue to be planned before 39 weeks of gestation.
Ashtiani
Niloufar
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Flevoziekenhuis, afd. Kindergeneeskunde, Almere, The Netherlands.
Hagmolen of ten Have
Wanda
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Vreede
W Tim
WT
Vogt
W P Hella
WP
van Elburg
Ruurd M
RM
D002585:Cesarean Section / Q000009:adverse effects*; D017558:Elective Surgical Procedures; D005260:Female; D005865:Gestational Age; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D011030:Pneumothorax / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology*; D011247:Pregnancy; D012131:Respiratory Insufficiency / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology*; D012307:Risk Factors