INDICATIONS AND TECHNIQUES OF THE CESAREAN-SECTION

Dystocia is frequently an indication for a cesarean section. The decis ion, wether to handle the distocia surgically or with drugs, cannot be answered in general. With this publication, the veterinarian will be given a help for his her consideration. First, some physiologic data a bout the duration of pregnancy and phases of birth are represented. Th is knowledge is Important for making a decision. In addition the reade r will be informed about the causes and the diagnosis of dystocia. Fin ally, some different aspects of drug or surgical treatment are discuss ed and the technique of the cesarean section is described.