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symphysiotomy
symphysiotomy or symphyseotomyn, pl -mies (Surgery) a surgical procedure to facilitate labour. Also (formerly): Sigualtian section symphysiotomy
symphysiotomy [sim-fiz″e-ot´ah-me] division of the symphysis pubis to facilitate delivery.sym·phys·i·ot·o·my , symphyseotomy (sim-fiz'ē-ot'ŏ-mē), Division of the pubic joint to increase the capacity of a contracted pelvis sufficiently to permit passage of a living child. Synonym(s): synchondrotomy [symphysis + G. tomē, incision] symphysiotomy (sĭm-fĭz′ē-ŏt′ə-mē, sĭm′fə-zē-)n. Surgical division of the pubic symphysis, especially to increase the capacity of a contracted pelvis sufficiently to permit the passage of a fetus during delivery.symphysiotomy An operative procedure in which the symphysis pubis is divided in a contracted pelvis to allow vaginal delivery of an infant; it is no longer a justified procedure, given that an infant can be more safely delivered by cesarean section.sym·phys·i·ot·o·my , symphyseotomy (sim-fiz'ē-ot'ŏ-mē) Division of the pubic joint to increase the capacity of a contracted pelvis sufficiently to permit passage of a living child.
Synonym(s): pelviotomy (1) , pelvitomy, synchondrotomy. [symphysis + G. tomē, incision]Sigault, Jean René, French obstetrician, 1740–. Sigault operation - enlarging the pelvic outlet by division of the symphysis pubis to facilitate childbirth. Synonym(s): symphysiotomy |