Postoperative care of symphysiotomy performed for severe shoulder dystocia with fetal demise

Conclusion Symphysiotomy is rarely performed in the United States. We submit our postoperative management to add to the literature of this rarely performed obstetric intervention. Précis Symphysiotomy for severe shoulder dystocia is rarely utilized in the United States. We describe a case of symphysiotomy done for severe shoulder dystocia at an outside institution, and the patient's subsequent care at our institution.
Source: Case Reports in Womens Health - Category: OBGYN Source Type: research