Paedintermediate
Arrange the procedural steps of a standard cesarean delivery in the correct chronological order from first to last.
Answer
Abdominal wall incision (laparotomy), Uterine wall incision (hysterotomy), Delivery of the fetus, Delivery of the placenta and fetal membranes
Explanation
The definition first places the delivery after the age of viability and describes access through abdominal and uterine incisions before delivery of the pregnancy contents. **Key takeaway:** The definition combines timing, route, and contents. **Glossary:** **Uterine incision**: incision through the uterus to facilitate delivery.
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