Curriculum of Obstetrics
TOPIC 51
CESAREAN SECTION
RATIONALE
The incidence of cesarean section in Egypt ranges from 10-20% of all deliveries. Accordingly, the knowledge and skills of graduates should be updated so that they are able to determine the different indications for cesarean section and refer the indicated cases to the nearest general hospital, where cesarean section can be performed.
GOAL
Know the indications, types, techniques, and complications of cesarean section
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of this course, the student will be able to:
l List the different indications for cesarean section
l Recognize the techniques of the different types of cesarean section
l State the complications of cesarean section
l Enumerate the advantages of lower segment cesarean section over upper segment cesarean section
l Enumerate the indications of cesarean-hysterectomy
CONTENT
l Indications of cesarean section
l Technique of the different types of cesarean section
l Complications of cesarean section
l Advantages of lower segment cesarean section over upper segment cesarean section
l Indications of cesarean-hysterectomy
