Valon A. Zejnullahu
Department of Abdominal Surgery, University Clinical Center of Kosovo, Pristina, Kosovo
Publications
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Research
Maternal and neonatal outcome of vaginal delivery compared to cesarean delivery for singleton term-breech presentation
Author(s): Vjosa A. Zejnullahu and Valon A. Zejnullahu*
Objective: The aim of the present study was to compare short-term maternal and neonatal outcomes in breech presentations at term according to the planned mode of delivery. Study design: A retrospective cohort study including 453 women with singleton term breech deliveries (37-42 weeks) registered at Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic in Pristina, University Clinical Center of Kosovo from January 2019 to December 2020. The data were collected from the birth register and pediatric records. The main outcome measures were neonatal and maternal mortality and morbidity, compared according to the mode of delivery. Results: For 217 women (47.9%) a vaginal delivery was planned, of whom 83 (18.3%) were delivered vaginally. In 236 (52.1%) cases elective cesarean section was performed as planned. 134 (29.5%) were deliver.. Read More»