Caesarean Section—Past and Present

Low, James A.

doi:10.1016/s1701-2163(16)34373-0

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“…1 All in all, the mortality rate for caesarean section had greatly improved by the early 20th century, dropping to 8.1% in the 1900s. 5 'Once a caesarean, always a caesarean', a dictum since 1916 5 until recent years, may also have affected Philip's decision.…”

Section: Sir Philip's Recommendationmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Lady Sybil’s death inDownton Abbey: how right and wrong are her doctors?

2014

Br J Gen Pract

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Section: Sir Philip's Recommendationmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…1 At the dawn of the 20th century, maternal mortality from eclampsia was 20-30%, 2 much worse than 8.1% for caesarean. 5 Although not mentioned, assisted vaginal delivery, including the use of forceps in a proper delivery suite, may be all that was required.…”

Section: Dr Clarkson's Recommendationmentioning

confidence: 99%

Lady Sybil’s death inDownton Abbey: how right and wrong are her doctors?

2014

Br J Gen Pract

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“…When ancient Rome became the Roman Empire, the Lex Regia turned into Lex Caesarea under the rule of the emperors, and the theory goes that the operation became called cesarean operation 2,3. Rousset in 1581 was the first to use the term “cesarean birth” in medical writings; Jacques Guillimeau in 1598 was the first to use the term “cesarean section.”4 However, the use of the term cesarean section became universal only in the 20th century.…”

Section: Historymentioning

confidence: 99%

Postmortem and Perimortem Cesarean Section: Historical, Religious and Ethical Considerations

Fadel¹

2012

J Islam Med Assoc

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Guillimeau was the first to use the term cesarean section (CS) in 1598, but this name became universal only in the 20th century. The many theories of the origin of this name will be discussed.This surgery has been reported to be performed in all cultures dating to ancient times. In the past, it was mainly done to deliver a live baby from a dead mother, hence the name postmortem CS (PMCS). Many heroes are reported to have been delivered this way.Old Jewish sacred books have made references to abdominal delivery. It was especially encouraged and often mandated in Catholicism. There is evidence that the operation was done in Muslim countries in the middle ages. Islamic rulings support the performance of PMCS.Now that most maternal deaths occur in the hospital, perimortem CS (PRMCS) is recommended for the delivery of a fetus after 24 weeks from a pregnant woman with cardiac arrest. It is believed that emergent delivery within four minutes of initiation of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) improves the chances of success of maternal resuscitation and survival and increases the chance of delivering a neurologically intact neonate.It is agreed that physicians are not to be held legally liable for the performance of PMCS and PRMCS regardless of the outcome. The ethical aspects of these operations are also discussed including a discussion about PMCS for the delivery of women who have been declared brain dead.

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“…2,3 Rousset in 1581 was the first to use the term "cesarean birth" in medical writings; Jacques Guillimeau in 1598 was the first to use the term "cesarean section." 4 However, the use of the term cesarean section became universal only in the 20th century.…”

Section: H Hi Is St To or Ry Y N No Om Me En Nc CL La At Tu Ur Re Ementioning

confidence: 99%