Symphysiotomy test case ends in victory

A 71-year-old woman, who claimed there was no justification for the symphysiotomy she underwent after the birth of her first baby more than 50 years ago, has settled her High Court action.

The settlement was announced on the third day of the hearing before Mr Justice Kevin Cross in the High Court.

The woman, who is from the Midlands, sued the Coombe Hospital, claiming there was no justification in any circumstances for performing a symphysiotomy on her following the safe delivery of her first child by caesarean section.