Challenges in the Caesarean Section of a Severely Kyphotic Parturient

• Main Authors: Manisha Chhetry (Author), Basudeb Banerjee (Author), Shanti Subedi (Author), Narayan Bahadur Gharti Chhetri (Author), Yogendra Gupta (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hindawi Limited, 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Caesarean section in a severely kyphotic patient presents with unique challenges. We report a case of obstructed labor in case of a pregnant lady with severe kyphosis of spine that was managed by caesarean section. Lateral recumbent position with adequate assistance and paramedian or vertical skin i...