Table 2 Indications for cesarean deliveries.
Indications n (%) | |
|---|---|
Cesarean for second twin (n = 134) (not exclusive) | |
Failure of intrauterine manoeuvres | 48 (35.8) |
No descent of the fetal presentation | 43 (32.1) |
Bradycardia | 41 (30.6) |
Cervical retraction | 40 (29.9) |
Prolapse of an arm | 16 (11.9) |
Prolapse of umbilical cord | 12 (9.0) |
Non-cephalic presentation | 8 (6.0) |
Uterine hypertonia | 5 (3.7) |
Placental abruption | 3 (2.2) |
Other | 18 (13.4) |
Cesarean for both twins (n = 914) (not exclusive) | |
Non-reassuring fetal heart rate monitoring | 322 (35.3) |
Labor arrest | 320 (35.0) |
Failure of labor induction | 131 (14.4) |
Non-engagement | 80 (8.8) |
Labor arrest and non-reassuring fetal heart rate monitoring | 38 (4.2) |
Bleeding | 7 (0.8) |
Other | 74 (8.0) |
