trial of scar
trial of scar noun: a labour where a vaginal delivery is attempted in a woman who has had a previous caesarean section.
Noun
trial of scar (plural trials of scar)
- A labour where a vaginal delivery is attempted in a woman who has had a previous caesarean section.
- Tradition has taught that a previous classical Caesarean section, more than one scar, previous obstructed labour, and contracted pelvis all provide absolute contraindications to a trial of scar.1988, Christopher Targett, “Caesarean Section and Trial of Scar”, in The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, volume 28, number 4, pages 249–262
- In a recent UK survey, 95% of consultants responded that they would not allow trial of scar following a classical Caesarean section (Roberts et al 1994).1995, Geoffrey Chamberlain, editor, Turnbull's Obstetrics, 2nd edition, Churchill Livingstone, →ISBN, page 719
Forms of trial of scar
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Questions about trial of scar
- What does trial of scar mean?
- Trial of scar means a labour where a vaginal delivery is attempted in a woman who has had a previous caesarean section.
- What part of speech is trial of scar?
- Trial of scar is a noun.
- What is the plural of trial of scar?
- The plural of trial of scar is trials of scar.
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