Classifications for cesarean section: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Rising cesarean section (CS) rates are a major public health concern and cause worldwide debates. To propose and implement effective measures to reduce or increase CS rates where necessary requires an appropriate classification. Despite several existing CS classifications, there has not yet been a systematic review of these. This study aimed to 1) identify the main CS classifications used worldwide, 2) analyze advantages and deficiencies of each system.

Methods and findings

Three electronic databases were searched for classifications published 1968-2008. Two reviewers independently assessed classifications using a form created based on items rated as important by international experts. Seven domains (ease, clarity, mutually exclusive categories, totally inclusive

SUBMITTER: Torloni MR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3024323 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature