What type of incision is used in cases where the fetus is in transverse presentation?

a. Low transverse
b. Low vertical midline
c. Classic uterine
d. Clark's low line


ANS: C
The classic uterine incision is vertically above the bladder and is rarely used except in cases of transverse presentation, multiple fetuses, low anterior placenta, varicosities of the lower uterine segment, or cervical cancer.

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