title: Neonatology and the caesarean section.
abstract: The origins of the use of the Caesarean section date far back in human history. Traces of this procedure can be found in Greek mythology and in the history of Ancient Rome. Many documents about the history of religion make reference to a delivery from the abdomen.
authors.affiliation: Maternity and Children's Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera della Provincia di Lecco, Italy. r.zanini@ospedale.lecco.it
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Zanini
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Minghetti
mesh_terms: D002585:Cesarean Section / Q000266:history / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D017558:Elective Surgical Procedures / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D005260:Female; D005865:Gestational Age; D049674:History, 21st Century; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007558:Italy / Q000453:epidemiology; D009359:Neonatology / Q000266:history / Q000379:methods; D011247:Pregnancy