symphysiotomy - meaning and definition. What is symphysiotomy
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What (who) is symphysiotomy - definition

SURGICAL PROCEDURE IN WHICH THE CARTILAGE OF THE PUBIC SYMPHYSIS IS DIVIDED TO WIDEN THE PELVIS ALLOWING CHILDBIRTH WHEN THERE IS A MECHANICAL PROBLEM
Pelviotomy; Synchondrotomy; Gigli's operation; Pubiotomy; Symphisiotomy; Symphysiotomy/
  • Patient in a symphysiotomy hammock after surgery, 1907

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Symphysiotomy

Symphysiotomy is an outdated surgical procedure in which the cartilage of the pubic symphysis is divided to widen the pelvis allowing childbirth when there is a mechanical problem. It is also known as pelviotomy, synchondrotomy.