Open AccessDevelopments in caesarean section techniques: a review
Author(s) -
Samuel A Uzoigwe,
Israel Jeremiah
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
nigerian journal of medicine/the nigerian journal of medicine
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2667-0526
pISSN - 1115-2613
DOI - 10.4314/njm.v15i1.37111
Subject(s) - caesarean section , section (typography) , the renaissance , medicine , history , medical literature , obstetrics , history of medicine , classics , pregnancy , computer science , art history , genetics , pathology , biology , operating system
Caesarean section is the most common surgical procedure performed on women world-wide. It is recommended when vaginal delivery might pose a risk to the mother or baby. This review examines the history and developments in caesarean section techniques over the years as well as the difficulties that may be encountered in each stage in our environment.