Estimated fetal weight by ultrasound: a modifiable risk factor for cesarean delivery? - 27/09/12
Résumé |
Objective |
The purpose of this study was to investigate whether knowledge of ultrasound-obtained estimated fetal weight (US-EFW) is a risk factor for cesarean delivery (CD).
Study Design |
Retrospective cohort from a single center in 2009-2010 of singleton, term live births. CD rates were compared for women with and without US-EFW within 1 month of delivery and adjusted for potential confounders.
Results |
Of the 2329 women in our cohort, 50.2% had US-EFW within 1 month of delivery. CD was significantly more common for women with US-EFW (15.7% vs 10.2%; P < .001); after we controlled for confounders, US-EFW remained an independent risk factor for CD (odds ratio, 1.44; 95% confidence interval, 1.1–1.9). The risk increased when US-EFW was >3500 g (odds ratio, 1.8; 95% confidence interval, 1.3–2.7).
Conclusion |
Knowledge of US-EFW, above and beyond the impact of fetal size itself, increases the risk of CD. Acquisition of US-EFW near term appears to be an independent and potentially modifiable risk factor for CD.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Key words : cesarean delivery, estimated fetal weight (EFW), prenatal ultrasound scanning
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| Cite this article as: Little SE, Edlow AG, Thomas AM, et al. Estimated fetal weight by ultrasound: a modifiable risk factor for cesarean delivery? Am J Obstet Gynecol 2012;207:309.e1-6. |
Vol 207 - N° 4
P. 309.e1-309.e6 - octobre 2012 Retour au numéro
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