Overview

This book is a comprehensive guide to caesarean section for practising obstetricians. Divided into four sections, the text begins with an overview of anatomy and physiology in childbirth, followed by discussion on diagnosis in clinical obstetrics and use of a partograph to record key data on both the mother and baby during labour. Section three covers the complete process of caesarean section, describing indications for the operation, anaesthesia, and the actual procedure. A chapter is dedicated to perimortem and post-mortem caesarean delivery. Postoperative recovery and potential complications are also explained. The final section of the book examines alternatives to caesarean section surgery. With a highly experienced team of authors, this practical guide is further enhanced by more than 300 illustrations and tables. Key points Comprehensive guide to caesarean section for practising obstetricians Covers complete procedure, from indications and anaesthesia, to operating techniques and complications Includes chapter on perimortem and post-mortem caesarean delivery Final section covers alternatives to caesarean section surgery

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Author:   Erik Domini ,  Sara Guazzini ,  Monica Guidi ,  Stefano Vicentini
Publisher:   Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers
Imprint:   Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers
Weight:   0.500kg
ISBN:  

9789352700196

ISBN 10:   9352700198
Pages:   295
Publication Date:   30 September 2017
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Section 1: Anatomy and Physiology of Parturition Parturition Birth Canal (Passageway) Uterus Passenger (Foetus) Mechanism and Physiopathology of Parturition   Section 2: Diagnosis Diagnosis in Clinical Obstetrics Partograph   Section 3: Caesarean Section and Management Indications for Caesarean Section Outside Labour Indications for Caesarean Section During Labour Trial of Labour Preparing for the Operation Anaesthesia Laparotomies The Various Types of Hysterotomy—Criteria of Choice Transverse Hysterotomies Vertical Hysterotomies Management of Intraoperative Complications Tubal Sterilization Abdominal Wall Closure Perimortem and Postmortem Caesarean Delivery Uterine Rupture Monitoring Caesarean Section: Postoperative Recovery Complications of the Laparotomic Wound Suture Postcaesarean Wound Dehiscence Obstructed Labour Injury Complex The Newborn   Section 4: Alternatives to Caesarean Section Version—Breech Presentation, Transverse and Oblique Lies Symphysiotomy–Vacuum Extraction (Foetus Alive–Head Engaged) Destructive Operations—A Vanishing Art in Modern Obstetrics

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Erik Domini MD FCOG Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Ospedale St. Spirito, Nizza Monferrato, Italy; Father Ambrosoli Memorial Hospital, Kalongo, Uganda Sara Guazzini MD FCOG Former Registrar Monica Guidi MD FCOG Former Registrar Stefano Vicentini MD Medical Superintendent All at Department of Obstetrics, St Kizito Hospital, Matany, Uganda

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