A Glossary of Mycology

1. The section on blood groups and RH factors is limited, and the management of erythroblastosis is discussed only in relation to hydrops fetalis. 2. In breech presentations, external cephalic version under general anesthesia is advocated if an attempt without anesthesia has been unsuccessful, except in the case of an elderly primigravida or medical contraindications. The dangers of using general anesthesia are enumerated. In this country, the risk to the infant and mother does not justify the use of this procedure. 3. External version is used in the treatment of transverse lies, but Cesarean section is not resorted to if version fails. 4. Induction of premature labor as a possible course of action in the management of contracted pelvis is mentioned, but "is reserved for multigravidae with no more than first degree disproportion." The definition of first-degree disproportion is not given. 5. Laparotomy for ectopic pregnancy is begun under saline infusion, blood being given only after bleeding has been controlled. These differences and the superficial treatment of many of the various aspects of prenatal care severely limit the value of this book in America.