Open AccessRectal examination during childbirth. Kehrer (Münch. med. W., 1921, No. 38), Chatillon (Journ. des pratic., 1921, No. 53), Liegner (Zéntralbl. f. G., 1921, No. 6), Teodor and Handtmann (Monatsschr. f. Geb. u. Gyn., 1921, H.½)
Publication year - 1923
Publication title -
kazanskij medicinskij žurnal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2587-9359
pISSN - 0368-4814
DOI - 10.17816/kazmj80139
Subject(s) - childbirth , rectal examination , gynecology , medicine , obstetrics , pregnancy , biology , genetics , prostate cancer , cancer
The rectal examination during labor, introduced by Krnig, is widely used in Germany and Switzerland. Kehrer, a strong advocate of this method, believes that it may well replace the vaginal examination, and strongly recommends its study to students, physicians, and midwives.