Enhanced visibility of the hysterotomy site: cesarean section puts the fetus at risk for injury when the hysterotomy site is obscured. A novel, laboratory-tested, suction device can make a visible difference

Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2008 Mar;198(3):341.e1-4. doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2008.01.030.

Authors

Bernd C Schmid¹, Günther A Rezniczek, Andrea Weghofer, Ewald Unger, Peter Husslein

Affiliation

¹ Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria.

PMID: 18313459
DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2008.01.030

No abstract available

MeSH terms

Blood Loss, Surgical
Cesarean Section*
Equipment Design
Female
Humans
Hysterotomy / methods*
Pregnancy
Prenatal Injuries / etiology*
Prenatal Injuries / prevention & control*
Risk Factors
Suction / instrumentation