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[The first cesarean section in Norway]

E Hem1, P E Børdahl

  • 1Institutt for medisinske atferdsfag, Universitetet i Oslo.

Tidsskrift for Den Norske Laegeforening : Tidsskrift for Praktisk Medicin, Ny Raekke
|January 23, 1999
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The first Norwegian caesarean section in 1843 resulted in stillborn twins and maternal death due to high risks in 19th-century obstetrics. This historical case highlights the perilous nature of early surgical interventions.

Area of Science:

  • Medical History
  • Obstetrics
  • Surgical History

Background:

  • Details the first reported caesarean section in Norway, performed in 1843 by general practitioner Lars Thalian Backer.
  • The operation involved a 27-year-old woman in prolonged labor, resulting in stillborn twins and the mother's death.

Discussion:

  • Examines the high mortality rates associated with 19th-century caesarean sections due to infection, hemorrhage, and thromboembolic disease.
  • Notes that only 26 caesarean sections were documented in Norway during the 19th century, predominantly performed outside hospital settings.

Key Insights:

  • The first caesarean section in Norway yielding a live birth occurred in 1849.
  • Maternal survival following caesarean section in Norway was not achieved until 1890.

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Outlook:

  • Recounts the specific 1843 caesarean section case and Dr. Backer's surgical qualifications.
  • Provides context on the state of instrumental and surgical obstetrics in Norway during that historical period.