Wajiha Rizwan, Saba Ilyas A Malik, Ayesha Saif, Humaira Durrani, Natasha Bushra, Ambreen N, Shahnaz K.
Comparison of the Incidence of Lower Segment C Section in Obese and Non-Obese Pregnant patients.
Pak J Med Health Sci Jan ;15(1):53-5.

Aim: To compare the incidence of lower segment cesarean section in obese and non-obese pregnant patients presenting in a tertiary care setting (Punjab Rangers Teaching Hospital Lahore). Study Design: Cohort study. Place of study: Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department of Punjab Rangers Teaching Hospital Lahore. Methodology: 100 patients were selected and divided in two groups. In group I were included 50 obese pregnant patients and in group II, 50 non obese pregnant patients were included. After informed consent, detailed history taken regarding patient`s profile, age, parity and LMP. Their weight and height checked.BMI was calculated at the time of admission. Both groups were followed till delivery and mode of delivery (SVD/LSCS) was noted. Results: Total number of patients 100. 50 patients in group I and 50 in group II. In group I (obese, BMI>30Kg/m2),there was an increased incidence og LSCS (41.8%) as compared to group II( non obese, BMI<30 kg/m2) where LSCS rate was 21.8%. Conclusion: Maternal obesity leads to increased incidence of LSCS in obese patients.

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