Table 2.
Indications for cesarean delivery, operative time, hospitalization time and pre- and postoperative mean hemoglobin in the study population (group I: combined hernia and cesarean delivery; group II: cesarean delivery alone).
| Group I (n=48) | Group II (n=100) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indications for CD | |||
| Primary cesarean delivery | |||
| CPD | 1 (2.8%) | 2 (2.0%) | .7 |
| Failure to progress | 9 (18.8%) | 18 (18.0%) | .9 |
| Malpresentation | 4 (8.3%) | 9 (9.0%) | .8 |
| PROM | 3 (6.3%) | 7 (7.0%) | .8 |
| Repeat cesarean delivery | 31 (64.6%) | 64 (64.0%) | .9 |
| Operative time (minutes) | 78.2±19 (55-120) | 60.4±10 (45-90) | <.001 |
| Hospital stay (days) | 3.6±0.86 | 3.4±1.2 | .21 |
| Preoperative hemoglobin (g) | 12.5±5.7 | 13.4±6.2 | .35 |
| Postoperative hemoglobin (g) | 11.4±4.5 | 12.2±5.3 | .38 |
Values are mean (SD) or number of patients and percentage. CPD: cephalopelvic disproportion; PROM: premature rupture of membranes