| Scanzoni, Friedrich | <person> German obstetrician, 1821-1891. See: Scanzoni's manoeuvre, Scanzoni's second os. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| Scanzoni's manoeuvre | Forceps rotation and traction in a spiral course, with reapplication of forceps for delivery. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Scanzoni's second os | A constriction located at the junction of the thinned lower uterine segment with the thick retracted upper uterine segment, resulting from obstructed labour; this is one of the classic signs of threatened rupture of the uterus. Synonym: Bandl's ring, Baudelocque's uterine circle, Scanzoni's second os. (05 Mar 2000) |