Caesarian

Caesarian is an article written by Professor Bryden J. Stanley, BVMS, MVetSc, MANZCVS, MRCVS, Diplomate ACVS.

Since the advent of anaesthesia in the second half of the 19th century, surgery has become a more leisurely affair. However, there are times where urgency still needs to be impressed upon the surgeonand delivery by caesarian is one of those times. There is general agreement that the earlier a truly distressed foetus is delivered and support is instigated, the better the outcome.

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