50 Dystocia and Accidents of Gestation Introduction Embryonic Death Fetal Death Developmental Defects and Congenital Anomalies Resulting in Fetal Death or Production of a Non‐Viable Neonate Vaginal Prolapse Uterine Torsion Hydropic Conditions Prepubic Tendon Rupture Prolonged Gestation Dystocia Uterine Prolapse References 51 Obstetrics Introduction Obstetric Terminology Basic Equipment Case Management References 52 Obstetrics: Cesarean Section Introduction Elective C‐Section Emergency C‐Section Overview of Surgical Approaches Restraint and Anesthesia Surgical Procedure: Standing Flank Approach Surgical Procedure: Ventral Midline Approach Postoperative Management and Complications References 53 Retained Fetal Membranes Introduction Definitions Developmental Morphology Etiology Placentome Maturation Endocrine Changes Structural Changes Immunological Changes Vascular Changes Contractile Changes Pathogenesis Direct Factors Indirect Factors Clinical Signs and Complications Treatment Prevention Summary Dedication Acknowledgments References 54 Postpartum Uterine Infection Introduction Risk Factors Pathogenesis Uterine Diseases References 55 Surgery to Restore Fertility Introduction Repair of Injuries Occurring from Dystocia Repair of Uterine Tears Injury to the Vulva, Vagina, and Cervix Rectovaginal Tears Management of Iatrogenic Injury from Artificial Insemination or Embryo Transfer Urovagina (Urine Pooling) Removal of a Mummified Fetus Via Colpotomy Unilateral Ovariectomy References
18 Pregnancy Wastage 56 Fetal Disease and Abortion Introduction Pathology Categories of Reproductive Loss Pathophysiology of Injury to the Conceptus Effects of Maternal Disease Routes of Infection to the Conceptus Route from the Placenta to the Fetus Lesions of the Placenta Lesions of the Fetus Outcome of Exposure to Abortifacient Agents Teratology Neoplasia