Abstract
Transverse lie with impacted shoulder and hand prolapse of the dead fetus was treated in 21 cases by decapitation of the fetus, performed with stout blunt-ended embryotomy scissors. Surgical complications were minimal and the procedure was simple, effective and safe.
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