Taiwanese journal of obstetrics & gynecology
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Taiwan J Obstet Gynecol · Feb 2017
Trends in inpatient female urinary incontinence surgery and costs in Taiwan, 1997-2011.
To explore the factors influencing the trends in incidence and cost for female inpatient urinary incontinence (UI) surgery from 1997 to 2011. ⋯ The trends of age-standardized incidence of UI surgery, annual inpatient cost, total inpatient cost, and surgery fees increased significantly from 1997 to 2009, and abruptly decreased from 2010 to 2011. Long-term observation evaluating the impact of Diagnosis-Related Group payment system in Taiwan is warranted to verify in the future.
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Taiwan J Obstet Gynecol · Feb 2017
Vaginal birth after cesarean section-The world trend and local experience in Taiwan.
The trend of increasing cesarean section rates had evoked worldwide attention. Many approaches were introduced to diminish cesarean section rates. Vaginal birth after cesarean section (VBAC) is a route of delivery with diverse agreements. In this study, we try to reveal the world trend in VBAC and our experience of a 10-year period in a medical center in northern Taiwan. ⋯ With respect to maternal and fetal safety, and success rates and adverse effects of VBAC, the results of this study are promising and compatible with the global data. It shows that a trial of VBAC can be offered to pregnant women without contraindications with high success rates.