Cephalotribe

A cephalotribe was a medical instrument used in obstetrics to crush the skull of stillborn fetuses (cephalotripsy). It was used in cases of obstructed labor (dystocia) to aid delivery.[1][2]

"Cephalotripsy" redirects here. For the band, see Cephalotripsy (band).

See also

References
  1. W.L. Richardson (January 3, 1878). "Recent progress in obstetrics" The Boston Medical and Surgical Journal 10–3.
  2. Hicks JB (1867). "The Cephalotribe". Br Med J. 2 (355): 337–338. doi:10.1136/bmj.2.355.337-a. PMC 2310674. PMID 20744902.
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