Elective Cesarean Delivery
Elective Cesarean Delivery
Definition
A cesarean delivery scheduled at a patient's request or provider preference without medical or obstetric indications.
Also known as Elective Caesarean Delivery, Elective Caesarean Section, Elective Cesarean Delivery, Elective Cesarean Section — per NCIT
Also identified as
- UMLS C0473296 per NCIT
Anatomy
| Organ | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Body of uterus | Procedure Has Target Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Female reproductive system | Procedure Has Target Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Genitourinary system | Procedure Has Target Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |