This is abnormal labour as a result of ineffectual cervical dilatation. It is a rare condition. Possible causes include:
This condition may difficult to distinguish from failure to dilate due to uterine dysfunction - although uterine dysfunction should respond to oxytocin.
Cervical dystocia is treated by delivery via Caesarian section.
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