CHATON
\t͡ʃˈatən], \tʃˈatən], \tʃ_ˈa_t_ə_n]\
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By Thomas Davidson
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In pathology, it means a funda or cavity formed by the irregular or hour-glass contraction of the uterus, in which the placenta is often retained or enchatonne after the birth of the child. It is detected by passing the fingers along the cord as far as the part which is contracted, when the placenta will not be discoverable. The treatment consists in relaxing by a large dose of an opiate, then passing the fingers along the cord, and gradually dilating the opening through which it passes, until it permits the hand to go through. The placenta must then be grasped and gently withdrawn.
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Vaginal process.
By Robley Dunglison
