[Significance of cardiotocography and amnioscopy in establishing indications for cesarean section].

In the period of 2 years (1974-1975), out of 11,672 deliveries, 398 (3.41%) were induced by cesarean section. An important role in inducing labour surgically was played by cardiotocography and amnioscopy (in addition to other methods), i.e. in 84.22% (366 cases). At present it appears necessary to use cardiotocography and aminiscopy both in the last trimester and during the labour itself, so as to facilitate the estimation of the degree of a possible danger for the foetus.