Vaginal foreign body extraction by forceps: a case report.

Abstract

Cases in which foreign bodies have been inserted into the vagina are uncommon but do occur. The technique and use of obstetric forceps for the extraction of an orange as a vaginal foreign body is described in this case report. Tucker-McLane forceps are the forceps of choice for this technique in this case.

• Authors: K R Emge
• Journal: American journal of obstetrics and gynecology (Am J Obstet Gynecol) Vol. 167 Issue 2 Pg. 514-5 (Aug 1992) ISSN: 0002-9378 [Print] United States
• PMID: 1497062 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Adult
• Citrus
• Female
• Foreign Bodies (surgery)
• Humans
• Obstetrical Forceps
• Pregnancy
• Pregnancy Complications
• Vagina