An incision technique for emergency cesarean section.
In 408 patients, a blunt dissection technique has been used to approach the abdominal cavity for cesarean section through a transverse incision. Within two and one-half minutes, the fetus can be delivered. The transverse incision is stronger and more cosmetic than a vertical incision and maternal complications were infrequent. This blunt technique for primary cesarean section is preferred except in those with muscular abdominal walls or in the markedly obese patient.
D000009:Abdominal Muscles / Q000601:surgery; D002585:Cesarean Section / Q000379:methods*; D004630:Emergencies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000453:epidemiology; D011247:Pregnancy; D011300:Preoperative Care; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013997:Time Factors