Sixty-two consecutive cases of symphyseotomy

ABSTRACT

The following advantages of symphyseotomy are very evident 1. It can prevent craniotomy on the living child in failed forceps extraction, when delivery through the abdominal route offer greater hazards to the mother2. With proper skill, the dangers attending the mother in symphyseotomy can be minimal3. It is done in quick time and in a very simple way and therefore would contribute the least shock to a patient subjected to a very long test of labor4. There is no invasion of the abdominal cavity, no exposure of the abdominal viscera, no spill into the abdominal cavity of infected uterine seepage5. Postoperative courses, despite the very bad nature of the cases, are often smooth6. There is no scar which will serve as a point of weakness in the uterine wall and therefore there is no fear of rupture in the succeeding pregnancies and labor7. There is improvement in the capacity of the pelvis, thus enabling the patient to meet future requirements towards more natural delivey. (Conclusion)