Cesarean section . Fig. 32.—Conservative Cesarean Section. Deep sutures buried : external muscle and peritoneumjoined by continuous suture. rather apparent than real, whether as regards saving of time or easeof performance. Within the last few years certain operators have advocated that theuterine incision should be made in the lower uterine segment, even inabsolutely clean cases, the bladder being separated from the anteriorsurface of the uterus to expose the field of operation and replaced afterthe suture of the uterine wound is completed. The advantages claimed ii6 CESAREAN SECTION are, tha
Cesarean section . Fig. 32.—Conservative Cesarean Section. Deep sutures buried : external muscle and peritoneumjoined by continuous suture. rather apparent than real, whether as regards saving of time or easeof performance. Within the last few years certain operators have advocated that theuterine incision should be made in the lower uterine segment, even inabsolutely clean cases, the bladder being separated from the anteriorsurface of the uterus to expose the field of operation and replaced afterthe suture of the uterine wound is completed. The advantages claimed ii6 CESAREAN SECTION are, that the iitenne incision, being walled off from the peritoneal cavity,convalescence is smoother and more comfortable for the patient in cleancases, and that if infection of the uterine wound occurs, it will remainextraperitoneal and, therefore, be less serious than if the wound con-nects directly with the peritoneal cavity. It is also claimed that thewound, being in the passive portion of the uterus, is less affect
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