Obed, 1994 - Google Patents

Fetal decapitation: the application and safety of the stout embryotomy scissors

Obed, 1994

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11716547635416057535
Author
Obed J
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Tropical doctor

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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 …
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