Maternal and Fetal Outcomes in Elective vs Emergency Cesarean Section

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Conditions studied: Maternal and Fetal Outcomes in Elective vs Emergency Cesarean Section

In brief

Cesarean section (CS) rates have increased substantially worldwide and in Egypt, where they now account for the majority of deliveries. Maternal and neonatal outcomes may differ between elective and emergency CS. Emergency cesarean sections are generally associated with higher maternal morbidity, including increased risks of postpartum hemorrhage, infection, blood transfusion, longer operative time, and prolonged hospital stay. Neonatal outcomes following emergency CS may also be less favorable, with higher rates of low Apgar scores, respiratory distress, and NICU admission. However, findings remain inconsistent across studies, highlighting the need for further prospective research to comprehensively compare maternal and fetal outcomes between elective and emergency cesarean deliveries.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07651241

Run by

Assiut University

People needed

210

Starts

2026-07-01

Expected to finish

2027-09-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-06-16

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 45. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• 1- Pregnant women undergoing cesarean section 2- Singleton pregnancy 3- Gestational age ≥ 28 weeks 4- Age 18-45 years

You may not qualify if…

• 1- Multiple pregnancy 2- Known fetal anomalies 3- Intrauterine fetal demise before cesarean section 4- Severe maternal comorbidities (e.g., cardiac disease, renal failure) 5- Rupture uterus 6- patients with placenta previa or accreta spectrum

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