1. Dilatation of cervix with a Hegar dilator
Dilatation of cervix with a Hegar dilator. Note that the fourth and fifth fingers rest against the perineum and buttocks, lateral to the vagina. This maneuver is an important safety measure because if the cervix relaxes abruptly, these fingers prevent a sudden and uncontrolled thrust of the dilator, a common cause of uterine perforation.
Source: Chapter 9. Abortion, Williams Obstetrics, 23e
Citation: Cunningham F, Leveno KJ, Bloom SL, Hauth JC, Rouse DJ, Spong CY. Williams Obstetrics, 23e; 2010 Available at: Accessed: November 01, 2017
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