Rectal 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)

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.