Fetal decapitation: the application and safety of the stout embryotomy scissors.
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.
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria.
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