Premature Concerns for Cesarean Sections?
Abstract
The article by Gleicher1 in this issue of The Journal once again documents the very important need to continue to evaluate the high rates of cesarean births while maintaining improved outcomes. Dr Gleicher suggests that even at this early date, the Consensus Development Conference should have resulted in altered obstetrical practices. For several reasons I suggest that this argument may have been prematurely raised.
The Consensus Development Conference on Cesarean Child-birth was held from...