Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology
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Curr. Opin. Obstet. Gynecol. · Oct 2012
ReviewRole of elective cesarean section in prevention of pelvic floor disorders.
The article reviews the current evidence and the role of elective Cesarean section in the prevention of pelvic floor disorders (PFDs). ⋯ The health provider should not offer elective Cesarean section to a pregnant woman without any prior risk of pelvic organ disorder for the prevention of urinary stress incontinence, anal incontinence, or pelvic organ prolapsus weighing the risks of Cesarean section.