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EP23.11: Intrapartum ultrasound is useful in the management of prolonged second stage of labour
Author(s) -
Oh M.,
Cho G.,
Sim J.,
Lee D.,
Kim H.,
Hong S.,
Kim H.
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
ultrasound in obstetrics and gynecology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.202
H-Index - 141
eISSN - 1469-0705
pISSN - 0960-7692
DOI - 10.1002/uog.21614
Subject(s) - medicine , vaginal delivery , cervix , cephalic presentation , stage (stratigraphy) , gestational age , cervical dilation , pregnancy , obstetrics , gynecology , gestation , cancer , paleontology , genetics , biology
Labor dystocia is the most common indication for primary cesarean section. To reduce the rate of primary cesarean section, accurate measurement of fetal station is very crucial during the second stage of labor. AoP seems to be very useful in the management of prolonged second stage of labor. AoP may serve as a guidance to clinicians whether vaginal delivery can be expected or not. No significant differences were found between two groups in maternal age, gestational age, birth weight, use of epidural anesthesia and oxytocin. Duration between 6cm cervical dilatation and full dilatation was longer in the failed vaginal delivery group compared to vaginal delivery group. AoP were measured in 176 women (147 vaginal deliveries, 29 emergency cesarean section) since cervix was fully dilated. Objectives