title: Cephalic replacement in severe shoulder dystocia.
abstract: In cases of severe shoulder dystocia, the outcome may be improved if cephalic replacement is attempted earlier. Severe shoulder dystocia is usually unresponsive to the traditional measures. Although still controversial, this maneuver may prove to be life-saving in an undeliverable fetus.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Louisiana State University Medical Center, Shreveport.
authors.forename: J W
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Gallaspy
authors.forename: D R
authors.initials: DR
authors.lastname: Dunnihoo
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: DeGueurce
authors.forename: G R
authors.initials: GR
authors.lastname: Hogan
authors.forename: W N
authors.initials: WN
authors.lastname: Otterson
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002585:Cesarean Section; D036861:Delivery, Obstetric / Q000379:methods*; D004420:Dystocia; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D011187:Posture; D011247:Pregnancy; D012782:Shoulder