Table 3.
External pelvimetry and cesarean section indication in Rwandan nulliparae
| DIAMETERS (cm) | Contracted pelvis (N = 9) | Other indications (N = 23) | Mean difference | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIILIAC | 22.83 ± 2.59 | 23.45 ± 1.34 | 0.62 | 0.375 |
| ANTERO– SUPERIOR ILIAC INTERSPINOUS | 20.87 ± 1.59 | 21.94 ± 1.15 | 1.07 | 0.043 |
| INTERTROCHANTER | 25.70 ± 2.56 | 27.72 ± 2.26 | 2.02 | 0.036 |
| BAUDELOCQUE | 16.20 ± 1.17 | 18.50 ± 1.31 | 2.30 | 0.000 |
| INTERTUBEROUS | 7.76 ± 0.43 | 9.26 ± 0.68 | 1.50 | 0.000 |
| TRILLAT’S BASE | 12.17 ± 2.26 | 13.98 ± 0.93 | 1.81 | 0.003 |