Obstetric vacuum extraction: state of the art in the new millennium.
Obstet Gynecol Surv
; 56(11): 736-51, 2001 Nov.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-11711908
ABSTRACT
This article summarizes the current state of knowledge of obstetric vacuum extraction. The discussed topics include the history of vacuum extraction, indications and contraindications, technique of the procedure, currently marketed instruments, special uses of the vacuum extractor, comparison of vacuum extraction with forceps delivery, and maternal and fetal outcomes. Areas of controversy are identified and discussed. Vacuum extraction is replacing forceps as the preferred method of instrumental delivery.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Vácuo-Extração
Tipo de estudo:
Clinical_trials
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Etiology_studies
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Incidence_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Adolescent
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Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Newborn
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Pregnancy
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Obstet Gynecol Surv
Ano de publicação:
2001
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos