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GINECOeu8(4)196-198(2012)
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Caesarian section delivery and atopic dermatitis - meta-analysis of observational studies

M. Panduru, N. M. Panduru, D. A. Ion


Abstract: Knowing that caesarean section presents an increasing incidence, it has been showed to be one of the factors delaying the maturation of the immune system. In this respect, the caesarean section delivery is supposed to be a possible risk factor for atopic dermatitis, but so far the major of studies have been only inconclusive. This study aims to conduct a metaanalysis of the available studies in the literature regarding the role of birth by caesarean section at risk of atopic dermatitis. A major searching was conducted in international databases to identify the studies that evaluated the role of birth by caesarean section in developing atopic dermatitis. Results. Only 67 studies were identified of which 8 articles met the inclusion criteria. Conclusion. This is the first meta-analysis of the available studies in the literature, which consists of 36337 subjects and shows the absence of significant association between caesarean section delivery and atopic dermatitis.
Keywords: atopic dermatitis, allergic eczema, birth method, caesarean section

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