Cephalotribe Explained

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]}

See also

• Cranioclast
• Puerperal fever
• Instruments used in general surgery

Notes and References

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