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symphysiotomy /sym·phys·i·ot·o·my/ (sim-fiz″e-ot´ah-me) division of the symphysis pubis to facilitate delivery.

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Surgical division of the pubic symphysis, especially to permit the passage of a fetus during delivery. Also called pelviotomy, synchondrotomy.

symphysiotomy [sim-fiz″e-ot´ah-me]

division of the symphysis pubis to facilitate delivery.

symphysiotomy

surgical division of a symphysis.

mandibular symphysiotomy

performed in order to achieve better access to the pharynx and posterior buccal cavity.

pubic symphysiotomy

performed to facilitate delivery, most commonly in under-age or overfat heifers. In the management of chronic obstipation in cats, the pelvic diameter is enlarged by symphysiotomy and maintained with an iliac bone graft.

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symphysiotomy (redirected from mandibular symphysiotomy)

symphysiotomy
(redirected from mandibular symphysiotomy)