Tears for my sisters : the tragedy of obstetric fistula / L. Lewis Wall, MD, D Phil.
By: Wall, L. Lewis [author.].
Publisher: Baltimore : Johns Hopkins University Press, ©2018Description: xi, 355 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9781421424170 (hardcover : alk. paper).Subject(s): Vaginal Fistula -- complications | Obstetric Labor Complications | Reconstructive Surgical Procedures | Maternal Health Services | Health Services Accessibility | Socioeconomic Factors | AfricaGenre/Form: Print books.Current location | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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On Shelf | RG701 .W35 2018 (Browse shelf) | Available | AU00000000013723 |
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
The tragedy of Queen Henhenit -- The human obstetrical dilemma and its consequences -- The conquest of obstructed labor -- Dr. Sims finds a cure -- Structural violence and obstetric fistula : the Hausa case -- Deadly delays : deciding to seek care -- Deadly delays : getting to a place of care -- Deadly delays : receiving care -- Compassion, respect, and justice -- Hamlin fistula : a vision realized -- Epilogue : lessons learned and the way forward.