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Surgical procedure assisting childbirth / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Symphysiotomy is a 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 synchondrotomy.[1]
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![]() The black area marked by a "5" is the pubic symphysis, which is divided during the procedure | |
ICD-9-CM | 73.94 |
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pelviotomy[1]