SynthesisThe Cochrane database of systematic reviews2000
Pelvimetry for fetal cephalic presentations at term.
Synthesis in The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, 2000. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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8 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 55 citations in OpenAlex.
- Techniques for caesarean section.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2008Pooled it
- Pubic Arch Angle Measurement by Transperineal Ultrasonography: A Prospective Cross-Sectional Study.Revista brasileira de ginecologia e obstetricia : revista da Federacao Brasileira das Sociedades de Ginecologia e Obstetricia · 2020Article
- Which Foetal-Pelvic Variables Are Useful for Predicting Caesarean Section and Instrumental Assistance?Medical principles and practice : international journal of the Kuwait University, Health Science Centre · 2017Article
- Determining the Incidence of Gynecoid Pelvis Using Three-Dimensional Computed Tomography in Nonpregnant Multiparous Women.Medical principles and practice : international journal of the Kuwait University, Health Science Centre · 2016Article
- Pregnancy, parturition and preeclampsia in women of African ancestry.American journal of obstetrics and gynecology · 2014Review
- Radiographic measures of the mid pelvis to predict cesarean delivery.American journal of obstetrics and gynecology · 2013Article
- Assessment of bony pelvis and vaginally assisted deliveries.ISRN obstetrics and gynecology · 2013Article
- Caesarean section in a semi-rural hospital in Northern Namibia.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2007Article
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Abstract
backgroundPelvimetry assesses the size of a woman's pelvis by clinical examination, or by conventional X-rays, computerised tomography scanning, or magnetic resonance imaging.
objectivesThe objective of this review was to assess the effects of pelvimetry (performed antenatally, intrapartum or postpartum) on the method of delivery, and on perinatal mortality and morbidity, and on maternal morbidity. SEARCH STRATEGY: The Cochrane Pregnancy and Childbirth Group trials register was searched. SELECTION CRITERIA: Acceptably randomised comparisons of the use of pelvimetry in cephalic presentations. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS: Trial quality was assessed and data were extracted by one author. MAIN
resultsFour trials of over 1000 women were included. The trials were generally not of good quality. Women undergoing pelvimetry were more likely to be delivered by caesarean section (odds ratio 2.17, 95% confidence interval 1.63 to 2.88). No significant impact was detected on perinatal outcome. REVIEWER'S
conclusionsThere is not enough evidence to support the use of X-ray pelvimetry in women whose fetuses have a cephalic presentation.
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