Fetal lacerations at caesarean section.
Fetal lacerations occurred in 1.5% of caesarean sections carried out in our institution. The incidence was independent of type of caesarean section, fetal presentation, cervical dilatation, presence of intact membranes or operator grade. We advocate that this complication should be included in the preoperative counselling of all patients undergoing caesarean sections.
Wiener
J J
JJ
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Royal Gwent Hospital, Cardiff Road, Newport, South Wales NP20 2UB, UK. paul@wiener.demon.co.uk
Westwood
J
J
D002585:Cesarean Section / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D022125:Lacerations / Q000209:etiology*; D011247:Pregnancy; D049188:Prenatal Injuries; D011446:Prospective Studies