Risk factors profile of shoulder dystocia in Oman: A case control study

Maha M. Al-Khaduri, Rania Mohammed Abudraz, Sayed G. Rizvi, Yahya M. Al-Farsi*

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Abstract

Objectives: This study aimed to assess the risk factor profile of shoulder dystocia and associated neonatal complications in Oman, a developing Arab country.

Methods: A retrospective case-control study was conducted among 111 cases with dystocia and 111 controls, identified during 1994-2006 period in a tertiary care hospital in Oman. Controls were randomly selected among women who did not have dystocia, and were matched to cases on the day of delivery. Data related to potential risk factors, delivery, and obstetric complications were collected.

Results: Dystocia was significantly associated with older maternal age, higher parity, larger BMI, diabetes, and previous record of dystocia. In addition, dystocia was associated more with vacuum and forceps deliveries. Routine traction (51%) was the most used manoeuvre. Among dystocia cases, 13% were associated with fetal complications of which Erb’s Palsy was the most prevalent (79%).

Conclusion: Our finding of significant associations with risk factors lays out the ground to develop a predictability index for shoulder dystocia, which would help in making it preventable. Further p rospective studies are required to confirm the obtained results.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)325-329
Number of pages5
JournalOman Medical Journal
Volume29
Issue number5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2014

Keywords

  • Birth weight
  • Dystocia
  • Erb’s palsy
  • Maternal obesity
  • Shoulder

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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