title: The Irish experience of Symphysiotomy: 40 years onwards.
abstract: The art of symphysiotomy for delivery in the instance of cephalopelvic disproportion has been a dying art since the advent of caesarean section but in Ireland this surgical procedure was not abolished until 1992. This practice is still present in the developing world and in some circumstances used in developed countries. This study offers some insights on the 40-year follow-up of patients who had undergone symphysiotomy.
authors.affiliation: a Orthopaedic Registrar, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery , Cappagh National Orthopaedic Hospital , Finglas, Dublin , Ireland.
authors.forename: S R
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Shaarani
authors.affiliation: b Medical Student, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland , Dublin , Ireland.
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: van Eeden
authors.affiliation: c Abraham Colles Professor in Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Royal College of Surgeon in Ireland and Cappagh National Orthopaedic Hospital , Dublin , Ireland.
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: O'Byrne
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007494:Ireland; D017116:Low Back Pain / Q000209:etiology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D051346:Mobility Limitation; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013567:Symphysiotomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013997:Time Factors; D014555:Urination Disorders / Q000209:etiology*; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: Long-term outcome; symphysiotomy