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Symphysiotomy or pubiotomy. Why? when? and how?

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Irish Journal of Medical Science (1926-1967)

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1. The indications for and technique of symphysiotomy are described.

2. A series of 42 cases is presented to illustrate the place of the operation in the management of disproportion.

3. Records are presented of 18 patients who have undergone one or more labours subsequent to the operation.

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  1. National Maternity Hospital, Dublin

    Arthur P. Barry

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Barry, A.P. Symphysiotomy or pubiotomy. Why? when? and how?. Ir J Med Sci 27, 49–73 (1951). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02966281

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