A technique for management of obstructed labour with antenatal fetal death

A technique for management of obstructed labour associated with fetal death is presented. The new method makes it possible to decrease fetal head size by evacuation of brain tissue by suction using thoracic-type trocar. Three patients with obstructed labour and fetal death were managed successfully using this technique. The method permits a decrease of fetal head size easily and rapidly, avoiding the risks of other techniques. Moreover, its use makes it possible to eliminate craniotomy from obstetric practice. The method should be equally suitable for cases of major hydrocephaly.