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Obstetrical Vacuum Extraction

Removal of the fetus from the uterus or vagina at or near the end of pregnancy with a metal traction cup that is attached to the fetus' head. Negative pressure is applied and traction is made on a chain passed through the suction tube. (From Stedman, 26th ed & Dorland, 28th ed)
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Networked: 39 relevant articles (0 outcomes, 4 trials/studies)

Therapy Context: Research Results

Experts

1. Weintraub, Adi Y: 2 articles (01/2021 - 03/2020)
2. Gosk, Jerzy: 2 articles (04/2005 - 10/2004)
3. Rutowski, Roman: 2 articles (04/2005 - 10/2004)
4. Akasaka, Yoshinobu: 1 article (06/2022)
5. Ide, Minako: 1 article (06/2022)
6. Ito, Shuichi: 1 article (06/2022)
7. Kanagaki, Mitsunori: 1 article (06/2022)
8. Kitamura, Ritsuko: 1 article (06/2022)
9. Matsubara, Naoko: 1 article (06/2022)
10. Matsushima, Chieko: 1 article (06/2022)

Related Diseases

1. Pain (Aches)
2. Birth Weight (Birth Weights)
01/01/2021 - "The significant risk factors for obstetrical anal sphincter injuries (P<.05) in the multivariable analysis were the following: primiparity, vaginal birth after cesarean delivery, vacuum extraction, and a birthweight of >4 kg. There was a significant (P<.05) increase in the incidence over the study period for the following risk factors: primiparity, vaginal birth after cesarean delivery, and vacuum extraction. "
03/01/2015 - "They were compared regarding week of delivery and preterm birth, fetal birth weight, fetal outcome and birth procedure (spontaneous delivery, vacuum extraction, primary and secondary cesarean section) with their matched partners. "
01/01/1991 - "This investigation studied 350 women during their stay in the hospital, after delivery and their newborns regarding birth weight, prematurity, stillbirths, operative interventions for delivery (vacuum extraction, Caesarean section, vaginal breech) and hormonal therapy during pregnancy. "
07/16/2023 - "Women with OASIS were more likely to be younger, nulliparous, with suspected fetal macrosomia, had higher rates of labor induction and vacuum extraction delivery, higher rates of conceiving after infertility treatments, more advanced gestational age at delivery, higher mean birth weight, higher rates of post-partum hemorrhage and need for blood transfusions. "
10/01/2004 - "Risk factors of OBP included: 1/ large birth weight, 2/ shoulder dystocia and prolonged second stage of labour , 3/ instrumental vaginal delivery (forceps delivery, vacuum extraction), 4/ diabetes mellitus and mother's obesity, 5/ breech presentation, 6/ delivery an infant with OBP in an antecedent delivery. "
3. Wounds and Injuries (Trauma)
4. Breech Presentation
5. Hemorrhage

Related Drugs and Biologics

1. Silicone Elastomers (SE 30)
2. Oxytocin (Pitocin)

Related Therapies and Procedures

1. Surgical Instruments (Clip)
2. Episiotomy
3. Vaginal Birth after Cesarean
4. Traction
5. Cesarean Section (Caesarean Section)