Term Breech Presentation and Timing of Delivery.

Isr Med Assoc J

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Soroka University Medical Center, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben Gurion University of the Negev, Beer Sheva, Israel.

Published: October 2024

AI Article Synopsis

  • Breech presentation often leads to cesarean deliveries (CD), but the best timing for these surgeries is still a topic of debate.
  • A study analyzed 468 breech CDs to determine how gestational age affects maternal and neonatal outcomes, with particular attention to emergent CDs.
  • Results showed that cesarean deliveries performed between 39 + 0 and 39 + 6 weeks led to better maternal outcomes and fewer emergencies compared to surgeries at earlier or later weeks.

Article Abstract

Background: Breech presentation is a major indication for cesarean delivery (CD); however, the ideal timing of breech CD is debatable.

Objectives: To study the influence of gestational age at the time of CD in breech presentation on maternal and fetal complications.

Methods: We conducted a retrospective study including term singleton CDs of breech presentation between February 2020 and January 2022 at a tertiary medical center. Maternal and neonatal outcomes were compared by gestational age at the time of CD. Logistic regression models were constructed to adjust for confounders.

Results: The study population included 468 CDs, 227 (48.5%) were at 37 + 0 to 38 + 6 weeks, 168 (36%) were at 39 + 0 to 39 + 6 weeks (comparison group), and 73 (15.5%) were at ≥ 40 weeks at the time of delivery. The rate of emergent CDs was significantly higher in both study groups. The composite of maternal adverse outcomes was also significantly higher at ≥ 40 weeks of gestation. Using logistic regression model, associations remained significant. The adjusted odds ratios (OR) for emergent CDs at 37 + 0 to 38 + 6 weeks and at ≥ 40 weeks were 1.65 (P = 0.018) and 2.407 (P = 0.004), respectively. Adjusted OR for maternal adverse outcomes at ≥ 40 weeks was 2.094 (P = 0.018). Higher rates of emergent CDs in both study groups compared to the comparison group was noted. A composite of maternal adverse outcomes was significantly higher at ≥ 40 weeks of gestation. This association remained significant after controlling for potential confounders.

Conclusions: CDs at 39 + 0 to 39 + 6 weeks are associated with better maternal outcomes and lower rates of emergent CDs.

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