At what price? A cost-effectiveness analysis comparing trial of labour after previous caesarean versus elective repeat caesarean delivery.

BACKGROUND: Elective repeat caesarean delivery (ERCD) rates have been increasing worldwide, thus prompting obstetric discourse on the risks and benefits for the mother and infant. Yet, these increasing rates also have major economic implications for the health care system. Given the dearth of inform...

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Published in:PLoS ONE
Main Authors: Christopher G Fawsitt, Jane Bourke, Richard A Greene, Claire M Everard, Aileen Murphy, Jennifer E Lutomski
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2013-01-01
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3590223?pdf=render