TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Chapter 137. Symphysiotomy A1 - Reichman, Eric F. PY - 2013 T2 - Emergency Medicine Procedures, 2e AB - Symphysiotomy is the artificial division and separation of the pubic symphysis in order to facilitate vaginal delivery. This is not to be confused with a pubiotomy, or the severance of the pubic bone a few centimeters lateral to the symphysis, for the same purpose. First performed in the seventeenth century, it is indicated in cases of cephalopelvic disproportion and may be a life-saving alternative to cesarean delivery.1 The reported success rate of this procedure is approximately 80% when performed appropriately.2 SN - PB - The McGraw-Hill Companies CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/29 UR - accessemergencymedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=57715235 ER -