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Chapter-09 Dysfunctional Labor

BOOK TITLE: Do’s and Don’ts in Obstetrics and Gynecology Practice

Author
1. Patel Madhuri A
2. Shah Priyanka
3. Patel Khyati A
ISBN
9789350258095
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/11516_9
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2012
Pages
6
Author Affiliations
1. Nagpada Police Hospital, Mumbai, FOGSI-2009; Nagpada Police Hospital Mumbai; Cytology Clinic, Cama and Albless Hospital, Mumbai; Wellspring Jankharia Imaging, Mumbai; St Elizabeth Hospital, Mumbai, India, GMC, Mumbai, Maharahstra, Postgraduate Institute of Medical, Science and Research, Mahatama Gandhi Memorial, Hospital Parel, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, GMC, Mumbai, Grant Medical College and Cama and Albless Hospital, Mumbai, Mumbai, FOGSI; FOGSI (2009); N Wadia Hospital, Mumbai; ESIC-PGIMSR, MGMH, Mumbai; GMC Mumbai, Maharashtra, India; Study on Female Breast Committee FOGSI 2010-2013, N Wadia Hospital, Mumbai; ESIC-PGIMSR, MGMH, Mumbai; Government Medical College, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India; FOGSI; FOGSI-2009; Journal OBGYN of India
2. Postgraduate Institute of Medical Science and Research, Mahatama Gandhi Memorial Hospital, Parel, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Government Medical College, Surat, Gujarat, India
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Abstract

This chapter provides detail description of dysfunctional labor. Chapter has 3 well illustrated diagrams and pictures. Dysfunctional labor, clinical importance of diagnosis and management, abnormalities of power, types of uterine power dysfunction, causes of dysfunction, abnormalities of the passenger, abnormalities of the passage, diagnosis and management of dysfunctional labor, diagnosis of abnormal uterine activity, management of dysfunction labor, effect of dysfunction labor on mother and fetus, recent advances in myometrial physiology are described in detail. 3 tables are added to highlight indications of primary cesarean section, indicators of dysfunctional labor and advantages of short labor. 31 references are included at the end of the chapter to facilitate further reading.

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