False Interpretation of Scientific Data Leads to Biased Conclusions About the Association Between Cesarean Deliveries Under General Anesthesia and Risk of Autism Spectrum Disorder

In their recent letter to the editor, Sagi-Dain et al. severely criticized our recent study entitled “Exposure to general anesthesia may contribute to the assocation between cesarean delivery and autism spectrum disorder” by Huberman et al. Here, we respond point-by-point to their criticism, clarify several false statements and interpretations, and explain the importance and validity of our study. …