Accuracy of clinical diagnosis of fetal distress

Background: Fetal distress has significantly contributed to the rising caesarean section rate, which is as high as 20-25%. Caesarean section for clinically diagnosed fetal distress has been criticized as being unjustified in many instances. Objectives: To assess the fetal outcome in women delivered...

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Main Authors: Joseph I Ikechebelu, Gerald O Udigwe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2004-01-01
Series:International Journal of Medicine and Health Development
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Online Access:http://www.ijmhdev.com/article.asp?issn=2635-3695;year=2004;volume=9;issue=1;spage=12;epage=13;aulast=Ikechebelu;type=0