Old Procedures Are Still Valuable: Avoiding Unnecessary Cesarean Section to Decrease Risk in the Next Pregnancy

Summary 

Objective

In the past, obstetricians were highly skilled in obstetric procedures. An increase in cesarean section rates, especially in developed countries, has led to a gradual loss of obstetric skills.

Case Reports

Two cases are reported, the first being a case of face presentation in the mentoposterior position and the second a case of transverse lie with a prolapsed hand, both with intrauterine death.

Conclusion

Cesarean sections in both cases, although justified, were avoided after a successful trial of other obstetric procedures.

Key Words:  cesarean section , intrauterine death , obstetric procedures

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