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## FETOTOMY 'Fetotomy' (often termed 'embryotomy') is the term used to describe methods of dividing a fetus, which cannot be delivered, into small pieces that will more readily pass through the birth canal. The technique should be used only when the fetus is known to be dead. Fetotomy is used most commonly in cattle, occasionally in horses, rarely in sheep and goats, and almost never in pigs and small animals. Fetotomy can be complete, when a whole fetus is divided into smaller pieces, or partial, when a small part of the fetus, such as a leg. is removed. Two techniques of fetotomy are availablepercutaneous and subcutaneous: o In percutaneous fetotomy a tubular embryotome is used. through which a flexiblewire saw is passed. The wire saw is used to cut through the fetus while the embryotome protects the maternal tissues from damage. o In subcutaneous Jetotomy parts of the fetus are dissectedout from within its skin, thus reducing fetal bulk and allowing delivery of the remainder through the birth canal. Percutaneous fetotomy is the preferred method unless the fetus is in a very decomposed state and can readily be broken up by hand. ## INDICATIONS o The relief of dystocia caused by f

Author

JACKSON, P

Publisher

Elsevier

Published

2004

Language

RU