Anesthetic and obstetric outcomes in pregnant women undergoing cesarean delivery according to body mass index: Retrospective analysis of a single-center experience.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

To evaluate maternal, neonatal and anesthetic outcomes according to BMI in women undergoing cesarean section.

Background

Increased incidence rates of obesity and morbid obesity have been reported in the United States. Pregnant obese patients are at increased risk of maternal and fetal complications, and obstetric and anesthetic management of these patients is especially challenging.

Methods

A retrospective chart review of patients who underwent cesarean section in a single center between 2015 and 2016 was conducted. Anesthetic, obstetric and neonatal outcomes were analyzed in relation to levels of BMI.

Results

Seven hundred and seventy one patients underwent cesarean section during the study period. The number of patients with normal BMI, obesity and morbid

SUBMITTER: Riveros-Perez E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6234280 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature