Classical or low transverse C-section: Which is safest for preterm births?
Australian study compares the risk of neonatal and maternal complications of caesarean methods.
Extremely preterm and very preterm infants delivered via classical caesarean section are at no greater risk of complications than those delivered by the low transverse incision, Australian doctors report.
The Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital team found no difference in the likelihood of sepsis, need for resuscitation and neonatal death after adjusting for low birthweight and early gestational age.
