Elective Cesarean Section on Term Pregnancies Has a High Risk for Neonatal Respiratory Morbidity in Developed Countries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Background: Cesarean section (CS) is one of the most recurrently carried out surgical procedures in modern obstetrics. Worldwide, about 18.5 million CSs are conducted annually. Of this, 21–33% are performed in middle-and high-income countries. The effectiveness of the CS in preventing maternal and p...

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Main Authors: Maleda Tefera, Nega Assefa, Bezatu Mengistie, Aklilu Abrham, Kedir Teji, Teshager Worku
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2020-06-01
Series:Frontiers in Pediatrics
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fped.2020.00286/full