Isbn: 9781334529092 - An Essay, Literary and Practical, on Inversio Uteri, Vol. 1 (classic Reprint) (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a historical and literary examination of inversio uteri, a rare but life-threatening obstetric complication that could lead to a fatal loss of blood. The author provides a thorough overview of the medical understanding of this condition from ancient times to the 19th century, when it began to be recognized as a distinct condition and surgical intervention became possible. The author presents detailed descriptions of the three main stages of inversio uteri - depression, introversion, and perversion - and considers the impact of the condition on the patient's health. Drawing on a wide range of historical sources, the book explores the debates and controversies that have surrounded the diagnosis and treatment of inversio uteri, providing a valuable contribution to the history of obstetrics and the understanding of this condition. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…