Cesarean Section

Question 1

Indications

Answer 1

• Dystocia
• Repeat cesarean
• Breech presentation
• Fetal distress

Question 2

Types of uterine incision

Answer 2

• Low tranverse (most common)
• low vertical
• classical (rare)

Question 3

Classical Cesarean Incision Indications

Answer 3

• Preterm breech in woman with an underdeveloped lower uterine segment
• Transverse back down fetal position
• Poor access to lower segment because of myomas or adhesions
• Planned cesarean hysterectomy