The early days of caesarian section.
The story of the early days of caesarian section is shrouded in mystery, myths and old folk tales. The very name itself is the subject of debate. One thing is certain--it is nothing at all to do with Julius Caesar; his mother was still alive when he invaded Britain in 55BC. The most probable explanation of the term is the law promulgated by King Numa Pompillius of Rome in the year 715BC.
Department of Anatomy, University of London, Guy's Campus, London, SE1 1UL.
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