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Definition
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Types by uterine incision
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Types by timing
Elective CS (Planned)
Emergency CS (Unplanned)
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Indication: Absolute
2. Contracted pelvis/CPD
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Indication: Relative
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Procedure
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LSCS
Abd.incision:
1. Median:
– Skin Subcutaneous tissue Linea alba Parietal
peritoneum Abd.cavity.
2. Paramedian:
– Skin Subcutaneous tissue Ant.rectus sheath Rectus
muscle Post.rectus sheath Parietal peritoneum
Abd.cavity.
3. Pfannenstiel:
– Skin Subcutaneous tissue Ext.oblique aponeurosis
Ext.oblique m. Int.oblique m. Transversus abdominis m.
Post.rectus sheath Parietal peritoneum Abd.cavity.
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LSCS
Uterine incision:
1. Open vesico-uterine pouch (visceral
peritoneum) transversely
2. Push down urinary bladder downward from
lower segment of uterus
3. Transverse incision over the lower segment
4. Open up full thickness uterine wall
5. Extend incision laterally to accommodate fetal
head
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Incision: Classical vs Transverse
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Opening uterus
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LSCS
Delivery of fetus:
• Puncture amniotic membrane
• Suction fluid
• Insinuate right hand beneath the fetal head
• Pull out head gently
• Mop nose,mouth & eyes
• Deliver trunk
• Oropharyngeal suction
• Clamp cord and cut in between clamps
• Transfer baby to resuscitation cot
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LSCS
Delivery of placenta:
1. Observe contraction of uterus
– Ask to administer oxytocics: Oxytocin &/or Methyl-ergometrine
I/V
– Gentle uterine massage
2. Remove placenta
– Gentle traction of cord and placenta
– Manual removal: Stripe out placental attachment with fingers
3. Explore uterine cavity to see placental pieces &
membrane if any
4. Examine placental integrity
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Delivery of Head and Placenta
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LSCS
Uterine closure:
• Apply clamps (Green Armytage)
– Clamp both ends (angles) of incised wound
– Clamp both flaps at the center
– Haemostatic clamp
• Suture in 3 layers
– 1st layer: Inner muscle layer, Continuous no.1Catgut, from one
end to another
– 2nd layer: Outer muscle layer,Continuous no.1or 1-0 Catgut,
from one end to another
– 3rd layer: Peritonealization, Continuous no.1-0or 2-0 Catgut,
from one end to another
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Uterine suture:1st layer
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Uterine closure:2nd layer & Peritoneum
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LSCS
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End of procedure
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Post-operative care
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Complication
1. PPH
2. Injury to:
– Uterine vessels
– Bladder
– Ureter
– Bowel
– Fetus
3. TTN (transient tachypnoea of neonate) or RDS
(respiratory distress syndrome)
4. Anesthetic hazard
5. Infection:
• Wound Infection & Dehiscence
• Genital tract
• UTI
• Pneumonia
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