symphysiotomy /sym·phys·i·ot·o·my/ (sim-fiz″e-ot´ah-me) division of the symphysis pubis to facilitate delivery.
sym·phys·i·ot·o·my (s m-fz  - t  -m, smf-z-)n. Surgical division of the pubic symphysis, especially to permit the passage of a fetus during delivery. Also called pelviotomy, synchondrotomy. |
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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