Pathogenesis of Bronchiectasis

Nicholson, W. F.

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“…In a normal full-grown pelvis, the shape of the pelvic inlet does not have any direct effect on the mechanism oflabour although Caldwell and Moloy, and d 'Esopo, (1933, 1934, 1938 maintained the contrary for many years. This was countered most clearly by the work of Nicholson and Allen, 1946. (See also the discussion in Chapter 4 of the studies of Young & Ince, 1939;Ince & Young, 1940;Thorns, 1939;Greulich,Thoms &Twaddle, 1939 andKenny, 1944).…”

Section: Pelvic~nlet Shapementioning

confidence: 99%

“…The mean pelvic index in this group was 88.3. It is interesting that he tries to establish whether there is a correlation between the size and shape, (although he doesn't call it an allometric relationship) and considers there is a definite relation, although it is somewhat complex (Nicholson, 1938;956). It was suggested that minor difficulties in labour are associated with contraction at the pelvic outlet, and Nicholson questioned whether the shape of the pelvic inlet can be used as a predicting factor in labour.…”

Section: The Responses To Caldwell Moloy and CL 'Esopo 1933 And 1934mentioning

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“…There was also the interesting comment by Moloy that when Caldwell and Moloy had undertaken to establish the classification of pelvic inlet types eighteen years previously, they were trying to resolve what was an intuitive assessment of shape into measurable components-this was not complete and probably never will be complete (ibid : vii). Nicholson (1938) published a study of the interpretation of 350 X-rays of primagravidae in the United Kingdom (rural Gloucestershire) to try and answer the question : What is the relationship between pelvic form and childbirth difficulties?…”

Section: Caldwell and Moloy's Categorisationmentioning

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Pelvic Dimensions: An Account of Studies of the Pelvis 1885-1988

Baskerville

1988

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Although a quick glance at the abstract and contents pages seems to indicate a wellstructured, carefully thought-out and coherent thesis, the production of this was not a rational process. I am privy to an occasional reminder of this when delving into a drawer of my desk and discover some long-abandoned and deservedly forgotten draft of this thesis. To be given three years or more spending time reading in the many libraries attached to this University is a rare privilege, and 1 count myself very fortunate to be able to do this.This thesis had its ontogeny through the patience of Dr. Diana Mason, a brilliant and much-loved obstetrician in Wellington. My initial interest had been stimulated by gynrecological activities, and especially from reading descriptions in childbirth literature about 'cephalopelvic disproportion' describing an indication for operative delivery. This indication has the effect of a red rag to a bull for heirs of Dr. Pangloss' such as myself. It seemed to indicate a maladaptation, a misproportion or mismatch between what the mother was physically capable of bearing, and what the neonate grew to. I felt sure there was some key to understanding why cephalopelvic disproportion still occurred. Perhaps the father's size had some relationship? Surely such disproportion would have otherwise rapidly disappeared by the normal processes of natural selection. The title with which I registered for a Ph. D. reflected such aspirations: "Racial diversity in pelvic architecture and cephalopelvic disproportion in New Zealand". Physical anthropology with an obstetrical slant.

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