title: Fetal decapitation: the application and safety of the stout embryotomy scissors.
abstract: Transverse lie with impacted shoulder and hand prolapse of the dead fetus was treated in 21 cases by decapitation of the fetus, performed with stout blunt-ended embryotomy scissors. Surgical complications were minimal and the procedure was simple, effective and safe.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria.
authors.forename: J Y
authors.initials: JY
authors.lastname: Obed
mesh_terms: D000028:Abortion, Induced / Q000295:instrumentation*; D000328:Adult; D003906:Developing Countries; D004210:Dissection / Q000295:instrumentation*; D005260:Female; D005313:Fetal Death / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007746:Labor Presentation; D008485:Medical Audit; D009549:Nigeria; D010298:Parity; D011247:Pregnancy; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013525:Surgical Instruments