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Variation in Episiotomy Use Among Nulliparous Individuals by Maternity Care Provider and Associated Rates of Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injury.
Muraca GM, Desai A, Hébert V, Mann GK, Park M, Lisonkova S, Joseph KS. Muraca GM, et al. J Obstet Gynaecol Can. 2024 May;46(5):102415. doi: 10.1016/j.jogc.2024.102415. Epub 2024 Feb 21. J Obstet Gynaecol Can. 2024. PMID: 38387834 Free article.
No differences in these associations were observed by provider except among vacuum delivery (ARR with episiotomy vs. without, OB: 0.88, 95% CI 0.84-0.92; FP: 0.89, 95% CI 0.83-0.96, RM: 1.22, 95% CI 1.02-1.48). ...The relationship between episiotomy and OASI is modified by …
No differences in these associations were observed by provider except among vacuum delivery (ARR with episiotomy vs. without, OB: 0.8 …
Is There Still a Place for Forceps Delivery in Modern Obstetrics?
Zając K, Rybnik M, Kęsiak M, Kalinka J. Zając K, et al. J Mother Child. 2023 Nov 3;27(1):176-181. doi: 10.34763/jmotherandchild.20232701.d-23-00057. eCollection 2023 Jun 1. J Mother Child. 2023. PMID: 37920112 Free PMC article. Review.
Clinical and Physician Factors Associated With Failed Operative Vaginal Delivery.
Panelli DM, Leonard SA, Joudi N, Judy AE, Bianco K, Gilbert WM, Main EK, El-Sayed YY, Lyell DJ. Panelli DM, et al. Obstet Gynecol. 2023 Jun 1;141(6):1181-1189. doi: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000005181. Epub 2023 May 3. Obstet Gynecol. 2023. PMID: 37141591 Free PMC article.
RESULTS: Of 47,973 eligible operative vaginal delivery attempts, 93.2% used vacuum and 6.8% used forceps. Of all operative vaginal delivery attempts, 1,820 (3.8%) failed; the success rate was 97.3% for vacuum attempts and 82.4% for forceps attempts. ...Between 2016 …
RESULTS: Of 47,973 eligible operative vaginal delivery attempts, 93.2% used vacuum and 6.8% used forceps. Of all operative vaginal de …
Operative vaginal delivery: practice patterns and outcomes at a tertiary general hospital.
Zhang VR, Tan EL, Edison PE, Kanagalingam D. Zhang VR, et al. Singapore Med J. 2023 May;64(5):313-318. doi: 10.11622/smedj.2022069. Singapore Med J. 2023. PMID: 35706407 Free PMC article.
INTRODUCTION: There has been a global decrease in operative vaginal deliveries, with a marked shift towards the vacuum extractor. However, little is known about the trends in operative vaginal delivery in Singapore. ...Neonatal cephalohematomas were more common after va
INTRODUCTION: There has been a global decrease in operative vaginal deliveries, with a marked shift towards the vacuum extractor. How …
Effectiveness of emergency obstetric care training at the regional level in Ukraine: a non-randomized controlled trial.
Mogilevkina I, Gurianov V, Lindmark G. Mogilevkina I, et al. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth. 2022 Feb 22;22(1):145. doi: 10.1186/s12884-022-04458-9. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth. 2022. PMID: 35193510 Free PMC article. Clinical Trial.
We observed a non-significant reduction of postpartum hemorrhage 1000 ml (OR: 0.92; 95%CI: 0.81-1.04; P = 0.103). Utilization of vacuum extraction for vaginal delivery increased (OR: 2.86; 95%CI: 1.80-4.57), as well as forceps assisted delivery (OR: 1.80; 95%CI: 1.0 …
We observed a non-significant reduction of postpartum hemorrhage 1000 ml (OR: 0.92; 95%CI: 0.81-1.04; P = 0.103). Utilization of vacuum
Maternal and neonatal trauma following operative vaginal delivery.
Muraca GM, Boutin A, Razaz N, Lisonkova S, John S, Ting JY, Scott H, Kramer MS, Joseph KS. Muraca GM, et al. CMAJ. 2022 Jan 10;194(1):E1-E12. doi: 10.1503/cmaj.210841. CMAJ. 2022. PMID: 35012946 Free PMC article.
Maternal and neonatal trauma rates following vacuum delivery were 13.2% (95% CI 13.0%-13.4%) and 9.6 (95% CI 9.0-10.2) per 1000 live births, respectively. Maternal trauma rates remained higher with forceps than with vacuum after adjustment for confounders (adjusted …
Maternal and neonatal trauma rates following vacuum delivery were 13.2% (95% CI 13.0%-13.4%) and 9.6 (95% CI 9.0-10.2) per 1000 live …
Obstetrical forceps-induced Descemet membrane tears.
Agarwal R, Singh NK, Sinha R, Sharma N. Agarwal R, et al. Indian J Ophthalmol. 2021 Dec;69(12):3432-3441. doi: 10.4103/ijo.IJO_863_21. Indian J Ophthalmol. 2021. PMID: 34826970 Free PMC article. Review.
Obstetrical forceps-induced Descemet membrane tears (FIDMT) are usually encountered during complicated forceps-assisted deliveries. ...
Obstetrical forceps-induced Descemet membrane tears (FIDMT) are usually encountered during complicated forceps-assisted deliveries. .
Prospective assessment of vacuum deliveries from midpelvic station in a tertiary care university hospital: Frequency, failure rates, labor characteristics and maternal and neonatal complications.
Sugulle M, Halldórsdóttir E, Kvile J, Berntzen LSD, Jacobsen AF. Sugulle M, et al. PLoS One. 2021 Nov 16;16(11):e0259926. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0259926. eCollection 2021. PLoS One. 2021. PMID: 34784382 Free PMC article.
Prospective studies of attempted midpelvic vacuum outcomes are scarce. Our main aims were to assess frequency, failure rates, labor characteristics, maternal and neonatal complications of attempted midpelvic vacuum deliveries, and to compare labor characteristics an …
Prospective studies of attempted midpelvic vacuum outcomes are scarce. Our main aims were to assess frequency, failure rates, labor c …
How often will midwives and obstetricians experience obstetric emergencies or high-risk deliveries: a national cross-sectional study.
Høgh S, Thellesen L, Bergholt T, Rom AL, Johansen M, Sorensen JL. Høgh S, et al. BMJ Open. 2021 Nov 10;11(11):e050790. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-050790. BMJ Open. 2021. PMID: 34758994 Free PMC article.
METHODS: Categories of obstetric events comprised of Apgar score <7/5 min, eclampsia, emergency caesarean sections, severe postpartum haemorrhage, shoulder dystocia, umbilical cord prolapse, vaginal breech deliveries, vaginal twin deliveries and vacuum extraction
METHODS: Categories of obstetric events comprised of Apgar score <7/5 min, eclampsia, emergency caesarean sections, severe postpartum hae …
Urogynecology in obstetrics: impact of pregnancy and delivery on pelvic floor disorders, a prospective longitudinal observational pilot study.
Stroeder R, Radosa J, Clemens L, Gerlinger C, Schmidt G, Sklavounos P, Takacs Z, Meyberg-Solomayer G, Solomayer EF, Hamza A. Stroeder R, et al. Arch Gynecol Obstet. 2021 Aug;304(2):401-408. doi: 10.1007/s00404-021-06022-w. Epub 2021 Mar 22. Arch Gynecol Obstet. 2021. PMID: 33751201 Free PMC article.
RESULTS: We recruited 45 women, of whom 17 delivered vaginally (VD), 11 received a vacuum extraction delivery (VE) and 17 a Cesarean section in labor (CS). When comparing third-trimester sonography to 3 months after delivery, bladder neck mobility increased signific …
RESULTS: We recruited 45 women, of whom 17 delivered vaginally (VD), 11 received a vacuum extraction delivery (VE) and 17 a Ce …
Simulation training program for vacuum application to improve technical skills in vacuum-assisted vaginal delivery.
Mannella P, Giordano M, Guevara MMM, Giannini A, Russo E, Pancetti F, Caretto M, Simoncini T. Mannella P, et al. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth. 2021 Apr 28;21(1):338. doi: 10.1186/s12884-021-03829-y. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth. 2021. PMID: 33910520 Free PMC article.
OBJECTIVE: evaluation of technical skills of the operators during the obstetrical device application for operative vaginal delivery, named kiwi-cup in a simulation training program. ...
OBJECTIVE: evaluation of technical skills of the operators during the obstetrical device application for operative vaginal delivery, …
Association between Neuraxial Labor Analgesia and Neonatal Morbidity after Operative Vaginal Delivery.
Butwick AJ, Wong CA, Lee HC, Blumenfeld YJ, Guo N. Butwick AJ, et al. Anesthesiology. 2021 Jan 1;134(1):52-60. doi: 10.1097/ALN.0000000000003589. Anesthesiology. 2021. PMID: 33045040 Free article.
METHODS: Using United States birth certificate data, the study identified women with singleton pregnancies who underwent operative vaginal (forceps- or vacuum-assisted delivery) in 2017. The authors examined the relationships between neuraxial labor analgesia and neonatal …
METHODS: Using United States birth certificate data, the study identified women with singleton pregnancies who underwent operative vaginal ( …
An engineering perspective of vacuum assisted delivery devices in obstetrics: A review.
Goordyal D, Anderson J, Alazmani A, Culmer P. Goordyal D, et al. Proc Inst Mech Eng H. 2021 Jan;235(1):3-16. doi: 10.1177/0954411920956467. Epub 2020 Sep 15. Proc Inst Mech Eng H. 2021. PMID: 32928047 Free PMC article. Review.
After more than 50 years in clinical practice, vacuum assisted delivery (VAD) devices remain a mainstay in physically assisting child delivery; sometimes preferred over forceps due to their ease of use and reduced maternal morbidity. ...
After more than 50 years in clinical practice, vacuum assisted delivery (VAD) devices remain a mainstay in physically assisting child …
Evaluation of Suzor forceps training by studying obstetric anal sphincter injuries: a retrospective study.
Coste Mazeau P, Boukeffa N, Ticaud Boileau N, Huet S, Traverse M, Eyraud JL, Laguerre A, Catalan C, Riedl C. Coste Mazeau P, et al. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth. 2020 Nov 10;20(1):674. doi: 10.1186/s12884-020-03358-0. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth. 2020. PMID: 33167939 Free PMC article.
Perineal lesion risk factors were studied. Sequential use of a vacuum extractor and then forceps was also analyzed. RESULTS: Twenty-one residents performed 1530 instrumental deliveries, which included 1164 (76.1%) using forceps and 89 (5.8%) with sequential use of a vac
Perineal lesion risk factors were studied. Sequential use of a vacuum extractor and then forceps was also analyzed. RESULTS: Twenty-o …
Differential effects of different delivery methods on progression to severe postpartum hemorrhage between Chinese nulliparous and multiparous women: a retrospective cohort study.
Xu C, Zhong W, Fu Q, Yi L, Deng Y, Cheng Z, Lin X, Cai M, Zhong S, Wang M, Tao H, Xiong H, Jiang X, Chen Y. Xu C, et al. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth. 2020 Oct 31;20(1):660. doi: 10.1186/s12884-020-03351-7. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth. 2020. PMID: 33129300 Free PMC article.
The (aOR) for progression to severe PPH due to vacuum-assisted delivery compared to SVD in multiparous women (aOR: 2.41; 95% CI: 0.36-16.29) was not significantly different from the nulliparous women (aOR: 1.05; 95% CI: 0.40-2.73). ...The adverse effects were even greater …
The (aOR) for progression to severe PPH due to vacuum-assisted delivery compared to SVD in multiparous women (aOR: 2.41; 95% CI: 0.36 …
Association between sexual dysfunction and avulsion of the levator ani muscle after instrumental vaginal delivery.
García-Mejido JA, Idoia-Valero I, Aguilar-Gálvez IM, Borrero González C, Fernández-Palacín A, Sainz JA. García-Mejido JA, et al. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2020 Sep;99(9):1246-1252. doi: 10.1111/aogs.13852. Epub 2020 Apr 12. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2020. PMID: 32198764 Free article.
MATERIAL AND METHODS: This was a prospective observational study of 112 primiparous women after instrumental (vacuum or forceps) vaginal delivery. The obstetric and general characteristics of the population were studied. ...Thirty-eight (38%) were diagnosed with avulsion ( …
MATERIAL AND METHODS: This was a prospective observational study of 112 primiparous women after instrumental (vacuum or forceps) vagi …
Duration of Operative Vaginal Delivery and Adverse Obstetric Outcomes.
Miller ES, Lai Y, Bailit J, Reddy UM, Wapner RJ, Varner MW, Thorp JM Jr, Leveno KJ, Caritis SN, Prasad M, Tita ATN, Saade GR, Sorokin Y, Rouse DJ, Blackwell SC, Tolosa JE; Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health Human Development Maternal-Fetal Medicine Units Network*. Miller ES, et al. Am J Perinatol. 2020 Apr;37(5):503-510. doi: 10.1055/s-0039-1683439. Epub 2019 Mar 20. Am J Perinatol. 2020. PMID: 30895577 Free PMC article.
OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to evaluate whether the number of vacuum pop-offs, the number of forceps pulls, or the duration of operative vaginal delivery (OVD) is associated with adverse maternal and perinatal outcomes. ...Women were stratified by the duration of OVD and t …
OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to evaluate whether the number of vacuum pop-offs, the number of forceps pulls, or the duration of operat …
Antibiotic prophylaxis for operative vaginal delivery.
Liabsuetrakul T, Choobun T, Peeyananjarassri K, Islam QM. Liabsuetrakul T, et al. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2020 Mar 26;3(3):CD004455. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD004455.pub5. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2020. PMID: 32215906 Free PMC article.
BACKGROUND: Vacuum and forceps assisted vaginal deliveries are reported to increase the incidence of postpartum infections and maternal readmission to hospital compared to spontaneous vaginal delivery. ...Two review authors extracted the data independently using prepared d …
BACKGROUND: Vacuum and forceps assisted vaginal deliveries are reported to increase the incidence of postpartum infections and matern …
Malmstrom vacuum or Kielland forceps: which causes more damage to pelvic floor?
García-Mejido JA, Martín-Martínez A, González-Diaz E, Fernández-Fernández C, Ortega I, Medina M, Fernández-Corona A, Fernández-Palacín A, Sainz JA. García-Mejido JA, et al. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol. 2020 Feb;55(2):257-263. doi: 10.1002/uog.20404. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol. 2020. PMID: 31332857 Free article.
OBJECTIVE: To determine whether differences exist in the rate of levator ani muscle (LAM) avulsion between women who had undergone either Malmstrom vacuum delivery (MVD) or Kielland forceps delivery (KFD), allowing for potential confounding factors. METHODS: This was a pro …
OBJECTIVE: To determine whether differences exist in the rate of levator ani muscle (LAM) avulsion between women who had undergone either Ma …
Influence of the disengagement of the forceps on levator ani muscle injuries in instrumental delivery: A multicenter study.
Sainz JA, Martín-Martínez A, González-Diaz E, Fernández-Fernández C, Ortega I, Medina M, Fernández-Corona A, Fernández-Palacín A, García-Mejido JA. Sainz JA, et al. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2019 Nov;98(11):1413-1419. doi: 10.1111/aogs.13682. Epub 2019 Jul 23. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2019. PMID: 31243757 Free article.
Not only residents, but gynecologists and obstetricians, too….
de Leeuw JW, Kalis V, Ismail KM, Thakar R, Sultan AH. de Leeuw JW, et al. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2019 Jul;98(7):945. doi: 10.1111/aogs.13593. Epub 2019 Mar 15. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2019. PMID: 30801656 Free article. No abstract available.
A comparable rate of levator ani muscle injury in operative vaginal delivery (forceps and vacuum) according to the characteristics of the instrumentation.
García-Mejido JA, Fernández-Palacín A, Bonomi Barby MJ, Castro L, Aquise A, Sainz JA. García-Mejido JA, et al. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2019 Jun;98(6):729-736. doi: 10.1111/aogs.13544. Epub 2019 Feb 22. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2019. PMID: 30681721 Free article.
The objective of this study is to compare the rate of LAM avulsion between forceps and vacuum deliveries according to the characteristics of the instrumentation. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Prospective, observational study, including 263 nulliparous women, who underwent an instr …
The objective of this study is to compare the rate of LAM avulsion between forceps and vacuum deliveries according to the characteris …
Operator experience affects the risk of obstetric anal sphincter injury in vacuum extraction deliveries.
Bergendahl S, Lindberg P, Brismar Wendel S. Bergendahl S, et al. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2019 Jun;98(6):787-794. doi: 10.1111/aogs.13538. Epub 2019 Feb 7. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2019. PMID: 30659578 Free article.
INTRODUCTION: Delivery by vacuum extraction is a major risk factor for obstetric anal sphincter injury. The aim of this study was to assess risk factors for obstetric anal sphincter injury in vacuum extraction in nulliparous women, specifically operato …
INTRODUCTION: Delivery by vacuum extraction is a major risk factor for obstetric anal sphincter injury. The aim of this study …
Exploring Obstetrical Interventions and Stratified Cesarean Section Rates Using the Robson Classification in Tertiary Care Hospitals in the United Arab Emirates.
Abdulrahman M, Abdullah SS, Alaani AFK, AlAbdool NH, Sherif FEY, Ahmed ZS, Al-Rawi HI, Hubaishi NM, Tahlak MA, Carrick FR. Abdulrahman M, et al. Rev Bras Ginecol Obstet. 2019 Mar;41(3):147-154. doi: 10.1055/s-0038-1676524. Epub 2019 Mar 14. Rev Bras Ginecol Obstet. 2019. PMID: 30873565 Free PMC article.
Morbidity and Mortality Associated With Forceps and Vacuum Delivery at Outlet, Low, and Midpelvic Station.
Muraca GM, Sabr Y, Lisonkova S, Skoll A, Brant R, Cundiff GW, Joseph KS. Muraca GM, et al. J Obstet Gynaecol Can. 2019 Mar;41(3):327-337. doi: 10.1016/j.jogc.2018.06.018. Epub 2018 Oct 23. J Obstet Gynaecol Can. 2019. PMID: 30366887 Free article.
Among women with dystocia, forceps and vacuum deliveries were associated with higher rates of perinatal morbidity and mortality compared with Caesarean delivery (forceps: aOR 1.56; 95% CI 1.13-2.17; vacuum: aOR 1.44; 95% CI 1.06-1.97). ...Pelvic station did not sign …
Among women with dystocia, forceps and vacuum deliveries were associated with higher rates of perinatal morbidity and mortality compa …
Age at menarche and the risk of operative delivery.
Chong HP, Frøen JF, Richardson S, Liquet B, Charnock-Jones DS, Smith GCS. Chong HP, et al. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med. 2019 Feb;32(3):411-418. doi: 10.1080/14767058.2017.1381823. Epub 2017 Sep 28. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med. 2019. PMID: 28958167 Free PMC article.
MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Operative delivery, defined as emergency cesarean or assisted vaginal delivery (ventouse extraction or forceps). RESULTS: A 5 year increase in age at menarche was associated with a reduced risk of operative delivery (risk ratio [RR] 0.84, 95%CI 0.78, …
MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Operative delivery, defined as emergency cesarean or assisted vaginal delivery (ventouse extraction or forceps …
Longitudinal changes in pelvic floor muscle strength among parous women.
Myer ENB, Roem JL, Lovejoy DA, Abernethy MG, Blomquist JL, Handa VL. Myer ENB, et al. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2018 Nov;219(5):482.e1-482.e7. doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2018.06.003. Epub 2018 Jun 11. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2018. PMID: 29902445 Free PMC article.
In multivariable analysis, women who delivered by cesarean only demonstrated almost no change in strength over 5 years (0.2 increase cm H(2)O per 5 years); those who experienced at least 1 vaginal or vacuum delivery increased strength (4.8 cm H(2)O per 5 years) as did wome …
In multivariable analysis, women who delivered by cesarean only demonstrated almost no change in strength over 5 years (0.2 increase cm H(2) …
Perinatal and maternal morbidity and mortality among term singletons following midcavity operative vaginal delivery versus caesarean delivery.
Muraca GM, Skoll A, Lisonkova S, Sabr Y, Brant R, Cundiff GW, Joseph KS. Muraca GM, et al. BJOG. 2018 May;125(6):693-702. doi: 10.1111/1471-0528.14820. Epub 2017 Aug 21. BJOG. 2018. PMID: 28692173 Free PMC article.
RESULTS: Among deliveries with dystocia, attempted midcavity operative vaginal delivery was associated with higher rates of severe perinatal morbidity/mortality compared with caesarean delivery (forceps ARR 2.11, 95% CI 1.46-3.07; vacuum ARR 2.71, 95% CI 1.49-3.15; sequent …
RESULTS: Among deliveries with dystocia, attempted midcavity operative vaginal delivery was associated with higher rates of severe perinatal …
Temporal trends in severe maternal and neonatal trauma during childbirth: a population-based observational study.
Wen Q, Muraca GM, Ting J, Coad S, Lim KI, Lisonkova S. Wen Q, et al. BMJ Open. 2018 Mar 2;8(3):e020578. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2017-020578. BMJ Open. 2018. PMID: 29500215 Free PMC article.
The rate of third/fourth degree lacerations declined in spontaneous vaginal delivery from 3.5% to 2.3% (AOR: 0.95; 95% CI 0.94 to 0.95) and in vacuum delivery from 17.3% to 14.5% (AOR: 0.97, 95% CI 0.96 to 0.98). Among women with forceps delivery, these rates declined from …
The rate of third/fourth degree lacerations declined in spontaneous vaginal delivery from 3.5% to 2.3% (AOR: 0.95; 95% CI 0.94 to 0.95) and …
A review of randomized trials comparisons of epidural with parenteral forms of pain relief during labour and its impact on operative and cesarean delivery rate.
Mędrzycka-Dabrowska W, Czyż-Szypenbejl K, Pietrzak J. Mędrzycka-Dabrowska W, et al. Ginekol Pol. 2018;89(8):460-467. doi: 10.5603/GP.a2018.0079. Ginekol Pol. 2018. PMID: 30215467 Free article.
EA does not directly increase the caesarean section delivery rate, yet it can lead to instrumental deliveries (vacuum-assisted, obstetrics forceps) and a need to pharmacologically support the uterine contractile function. ...
EA does not directly increase the caesarean section delivery rate, yet it can lead to instrumental deliveries (vacuum-assisted, obste …
Intrapartum transperineal ultrasound used to predict cases of complicated operative (vacuum and forceps) deliveries in nulliparous women.
Sainz JA, García-Mejido JA, Aquise A, Bonomi MJ, Borrero C, De La Fuente P, Fernández-Palacín A. Sainz JA, et al. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2017 Dec;96(12):1490-1497. doi: 10.1111/aogs.13230. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2017. PMID: 28889406 Free article.
INTRODUCTION: The objective of this study was to investigate the predictive value of intrapartum transperineal ultrasound in the identification of complicated operative (vacuum or forceps) deliveries in nulliparous women. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Prospective observational stu …
INTRODUCTION: The objective of this study was to investigate the predictive value of intrapartum transperineal ultrasound in the identificat …
The end of forceps deliveries?
Pairaudeau N. Pairaudeau N. CMAJ. 2017 Aug 28;189(34):E1097. doi: 10.1503/cmaj.733247. CMAJ. 2017. PMID: 28847783 Free PMC article. No abstract available.
Antibiotic prophylaxis for operative vaginal delivery.
Liabsuetrakul T, Choobun T, Peeyananjarassri K, Islam QM. Liabsuetrakul T, et al. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2017 Aug 5;8(8):CD004455. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD004455.pub4. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2017. Update in: Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2020 Mar 26;3:CD004455. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD004455.pub5. PMID: 28779515 Free PMC article. Updated. Review.
BACKGROUND: Vacuum and forceps assisted vaginal deliveries are reported to increase the incidence of postpartum infections and maternal readmission to hospital compared to spontaneous vaginal delivery. ...SELECTION CRITERIA: All randomised trials comparing any prophylactic …
BACKGROUND: Vacuum and forceps assisted vaginal deliveries are reported to increase the incidence of postpartum infections and matern …
Perinatal and maternal morbidity and mortality after attempted operative vaginal delivery at midpelvic station.
Muraca GM, Sabr Y, Lisonkova S, Skoll A, Brant R, Cundiff GW, Joseph KS. Muraca GM, et al. CMAJ. 2017 Jun 5;189(22):E764-E772. doi: 10.1503/cmaj.161156. CMAJ. 2017. PMID: 28584040 Free PMC article.
BACKGROUND: Increased use of operative vaginal delivery (i.e., forceps or vacuum application), of which 20% occurs at midpelvic station, has been advocated to reduce the rate of cesarean delivery. ...Among women with fetal distress, similar associations were seen for sever …
BACKGROUND: Increased use of operative vaginal delivery (i.e., forceps or vacuum application), of which 20% occurs at midpelvic stati …
Intrapartum predictors of maternal levator ani injury.
Caudwell-Hall J, Kamisan Atan I, Martin A, Guzman Rojas R, Langer S, Shek K, Dietz HP. Caudwell-Hall J, et al. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2017 Apr;96(4):426-431. doi: 10.1111/aogs.13103. Epub 2017 Mar 10. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2017. PMID: 28117880 Free article.
In all, 452 (54%) had a normal vaginal delivery, 102 (12%) a vacuum, 55 (6%) a forceps, and 235 (28%) a cesarean section. On multivariate analysis forceps, length of second stage and obstetric anal sphincter tears were significantly associated with levator avulsion. ...
In all, 452 (54%) had a normal vaginal delivery, 102 (12%) a vacuum, 55 (6%) a forceps, and 235 (28%) a cesarean section. On multivar …
Assessing emergency obstetric and newborn care: can performance indicators capture health system weaknesses?
Solnes Miltenburg A, Kiritta RF, Bishanga TB, van Roosmalen J, Stekelenburg J. Solnes Miltenburg A, et al. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth. 2017 Mar 20;17(1):92. doi: 10.1186/s12884-017-1282-z. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth. 2017. PMID: 28320332 Free PMC article.
Inadequate availability of essential drugs such as uterotonics, antibiotics and anticonvulsants as well as lack of ability to perform vacuum extraction and blood transfusion limited performance. CONCLUSIONS: Performance of emergency obstetric and newborn care in Mag …
Inadequate availability of essential drugs such as uterotonics, antibiotics and anticonvulsants as well as lack of ability to perform vac
Evaluation of delivery options for second-stage events.
Bailit JL, Grobman WA, Rice MM, Wapner RJ, Reddy UM, Varner MW, Thorp JM Jr, Caritis SN, Iams JD, Saade G, Rouse DJ, Tolosa JE; Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development Maternal-Fetal Medicine Units Network. Bailit JL, et al. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2016 May;214(5):638.e1-638.e10. doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2015.11.007. Epub 2015 Nov 18. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2016. PMID: 26596236 Free PMC article.
OBJECTIVE: Our objective was to compare outcomes by the first attempted operative delivery (vacuum, forceps vs cesarean delivery) in patients needing second-stage assistance at a fetal station of +2 or below. ...When confounders were taken into account, both forceps (OR, 0 …
OBJECTIVE: Our objective was to compare outcomes by the first attempted operative delivery (vacuum, forceps vs cesarean delivery) in …
Prevalence of levator ani muscle injury and health-related quality of life in primiparous Chinese women after instrumental delivery.
Chung MY, Wan OY, Cheung RY, Chung TK, Chan SS. Chung MY, et al. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol. 2015 Jun;45(6):728-33. doi: 10.1002/uog.14700. Epub 2015 Apr 27. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol. 2015. PMID: 25331305 Free article.
This study was conducted to compare the incidence of LAM injury after forceps or ventouse extraction in primiparous Chinese women, and to study their subsequent health-related quality of life. ...The prevalence of LAM injury after ventouse extraction and forceps del …
This study was conducted to compare the incidence of LAM injury after forceps or ventouse extraction in primiparous Chinese women, an …
[Carotid dissection as the cause of perinatal strokes].
Piris-Borregas S, Vicente-Santamaría S, Martínez de Aragón A, Camacho-Salas A. Piris-Borregas S, et al. Rev Neurol. 2015 Apr 1;60(7):335-6. Rev Neurol. 2015. PMID: 25806485 Free article. Spanish. No abstract available.
Forceps: towards obsolescence or revival?
Dietz HP. Dietz HP. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2015 Apr;94(4):347-51. doi: 10.1111/aogs.12592. Epub 2015 Mar 8. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2015. PMID: 25625336 Free article.
Persistent Occiput Posterior position - OUTcomes following manual rotation (POP-OUT): study protocol for a randomised controlled trial.
Phipps H, Hyett JA, Kuah S, Pardey J, Ludlow J, Bisits A, Park F, Kowalski D, de Vries B. Phipps H, et al. Trials. 2015 Mar 15;16:96. doi: 10.1186/s13063-015-0603-7. Trials. 2015. PMID: 25872776 Free PMC article. Clinical Trial.
This is a protocol for a double-blinded, multicentre, randomised controlled clinical trial to define whether this intervention decreases the operative delivery (caesarean section, forceps or vacuum delivery) rate. METHODS/DESIGN: Eligible participants will be (greater than …
This is a protocol for a double-blinded, multicentre, randomised controlled clinical trial to define whether this intervention decreases the …
Impact of maternity care policy in Catalonia: a retrospective cross-sectional study of service delivery in public and private hospitals.
Escuriet-Peiró R, Goberna-Tricas J, Pueyo-Sanchez MJ, Garriga-Comas N, Úbeda-Bonet I, Caja-López C, Espiga-López I, Ortún-Rubio V. Escuriet-Peiró R, et al. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth. 2015 Feb 13;15:23. doi: 10.1186/s12884-015-0446-y. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth. 2015. PMID: 25881263 Free PMC article.
The data on obstetric interventions (caesarean, use of forceps, vacuum or non-specified instruments) performed in 2007, 2010 and 2012 were obtained by consulting discharge records of 44 public and 20 private hospitals, which together provide care in 98% of all births in Ca …
The data on obstetric interventions (caesarean, use of forceps, vacuum or non-specified instruments) performed in 2007, 2010 and 2012 …
Kiellands forceps, a timely reminder.
Børdahl PE. Børdahl PE. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2015 Jan;94(1):13-4. doi: 10.1111/aogs.12536. Epub 2014 Nov 28. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2015. PMID: 25385262 Free article. No abstract available.
Kielland's forceps. From controversy to consensus?
Nash Z, Nathan B, Mascarenhas L. Nash Z, et al. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2015 Jan;94(1):8-12. doi: 10.1111/aogs.12511. Epub 2014 Oct 20. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2015. PMID: 25233861 Free article.
Ultrasound-guided instrumental removal of the retained placenta after vaginal delivery.
Rosenstein MG, Vargas JE, Drey EA. Rosenstein MG, et al. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2014 Aug;211(2):180.e1-3. doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2014.04.012. Epub 2014 Apr 13. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2014. PMID: 24732003 Free PMC article.
The standard treatment for retained placenta is manual extraction, in which a hand is introduced inside the uterus to cleave a plane between the placenta and the uterine wall. ...Although ultrasound-guided instrumental removal of the placenta is standard practice as part o …
The standard treatment for retained placenta is manual extraction, in which a hand is introduced inside the uterus to cleave a plane …
Pelvic pain and mode of delivery.
Blomquist JL, McDermott K, Handa VL. Blomquist JL, et al. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2014 May;210(5):423.e1-6. doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2014.01.032. Epub 2014 Jan 29. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2014. PMID: 24487004 Free PMC article.
STUDY DESIGN: Six to eleven years after a first delivery, pelvic pain (dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia, and pelvic pain not related to menses or intercourse) was measured using the Oxfordshire Women's Health Study Questionnaire. Obstetrical exposures were assessed by review of t …
STUDY DESIGN: Six to eleven years after a first delivery, pelvic pain (dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia, and pelvic pain not related to menses or i …
Forceps-induced birth injury to the cornea.
Alobaidy R, Srinivasan S. Alobaidy R, et al. BMJ Case Rep. 2014 Apr 9;2014:bcr2013201786. doi: 10.1136/bcr-2013-201786. BMJ Case Rep. 2014. PMID: 24717592 Free PMC article.
Marfan syndrome and pregnancy: maternal and neonatal outcomes.
Curry RA, Gelson E, Swan L, Dob D, Babu-Narayan SV, Gatzoulis MA, Steer PJ, Johnson MR. Curry RA, et al. BJOG. 2014 Apr;121(5):610-7. doi: 10.1111/1471-0528.12515. Epub 2014 Jan 13. BJOG. 2014. PMID: 24418012 Free PMC article.
Obstetrician gender and delivery mode at a Japanese perinatal center.
Ito M, Terada K, Hayashi Z, Suzuki S. Ito M, et al. J Nippon Med Sch. 2014;81(4):289-91. doi: 10.1272/jnms.81.289. J Nippon Med Sch. 2014. PMID: 25186584 Free article.
We examined differences in delivery modes between deliveries managed by female obstetricians and gynecologists (OB/GYNs) and those managed by male OB/GYNs at our hospital. The rate of vacuum extraction/forceps delivery was significantly lower when deliveries were ma …
We examined differences in delivery modes between deliveries managed by female obstetricians and gynecologists (OB/GYNs) and those managed b …
Necessity is the mother of invention: video recording firsthand perspectives of critical medical procedures to make simulated training more effective.
Ericsson KA. Ericsson KA. Acad Med. 2014 Jan;89(1):17-20. doi: 10.1097/ACM.0000000000000049. Acad Med. 2014. PMID: 24280862 Free article.
In this issue, Kyser and colleagues document that the learning opportunities for residents to master certain core procedures, such as forceps and vacuum deliveries, are insufficient in many teaching hospitals. To address this serious problem, this author argues that learni …
In this issue, Kyser and colleagues document that the learning opportunities for residents to master certain core procedures, such as forcep …
Forceps delivery volumes in teaching and nonteaching hospitals: are volumes sufficient for physicians to acquire and maintain competence?
Kyser KL, Lu X, Santillan D, Santillan M, Caughey AB, Wilson MC, Cram P. Kyser KL, et al. Acad Med. 2014 Jan;89(1):71-6. doi: 10.1097/ACM.0000000000000048. Acad Med. 2014. PMID: 24280847 Free PMC article.
They calculated delivery volumes (total operative, cesarean, vacuum, forceps, two or more methods) for each hospital and compared data across hospital categories. ...The mean cesarean volumes for major teaching, minor teaching, and nonteaching hospitals were 969.8, 757.8, …
They calculated delivery volumes (total operative, cesarean, vacuum, forceps, two or more methods) for each hospital and compared dat …
Frequency of vaginal birth after cesarean section at clinic of gynecology and obstetrics in sarajevo.
Abou El-Ardat M, Izetbegovic S, Mehmedbasic E, Duric M. Abou El-Ardat M, et al. Med Arch. 2013 Dec;67(6):435-7. doi: 10.5455/medarh.2013.67.435-437. Epub 2013 Dec 28. Med Arch. 2013. PMID: 25568516 Free PMC article.
Of the total number of subjects in which the delivery is completed vaginally after a previous cesarean delivery in 5 (10.42 %) was used vacuum extraction, forceps was not used, while manual exploration of the uterus in order to check the condition of the scar of a p …
Of the total number of subjects in which the delivery is completed vaginally after a previous cesarean delivery in 5 (10.42 %) was used v
Quality of obstetric care in the sparsely populated sub-arctic area of Norway 2009-2011.
Norum J, Heyd A, Hjelseth B, Svee T, Mürer FA, Erlandsen R, Vonen B. Norum J, et al. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth. 2013 Sep 14;13:175. doi: 10.1186/1471-2393-13-175. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth. 2013. PMID: 24034451 Free PMC article.
Quality of care was measured as rate of multiple pregnancies, caesarean section, post-caesarean wound infection, Apgar score <7, birth weight <2.5 kilos, perineal rupture, stillbirth, eclampsia, pregnancy induced diabetes and vacuum or forceps assisted delivery. Ther …
Quality of care was measured as rate of multiple pregnancies, caesarean section, post-caesarean wound infection, Apgar score <7, birth we …
Obstetrical interventions for term first deliveries in the US.
Ananth CV, Wilcox AJ, Gyamfi-Bannerman C. Ananth CV, et al. Paediatr Perinat Epidemiol. 2013 Sep;27(5):442-51. doi: 10.1111/ppe.12068. Epub 2013 Jul 25. Paediatr Perinat Epidemiol. 2013. PMID: 23930780 Free PMC article.
We used the 2003 revision of the birth certificate to define delivery categories: 'indicated' were those with induced labour or pre-labour caesarean for hypertension, diabetes, chorioamnionitis, failed cephalic version at 40 weeks, growth restriction (<3rd centile), or post-te …
We used the 2003 revision of the birth certificate to define delivery categories: 'indicated' were those with induced labour or pre-labour c …
Oxytocin augmentation of labour in women with epidural analgesia for reducing operative deliveries.
Costley PL, East CE. Costley PL, et al. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2013 Jul 11;2013(7):CD009241. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD009241.pub3. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2013. PMID: 23846738 Free PMC article. Review.
BACKGROUND: The rate of operative deliveries (both caesarean sections, vacuum extractions and forceps), continues to rise throughout the world. These are associated with significant maternal and neonatal morbidity. ...
BACKGROUND: The rate of operative deliveries (both caesarean sections, vacuum extractions and forceps), continues to rise throughout …
[Can we do a cesarean section in less than 30min in unsuitable premises in order to follow the recommendations of the ACOG?].
Lecerf M, Vardon D, Morello R, Lamendour N, Dreyfus M. Lecerf M, et al. J Gynecol Obstet Biol Reprod (Paris). 2013 Jun;42(4):393-400. doi: 10.1016/j.jgyn.2012.12.010. Epub 2013 Feb 11. J Gynecol Obstet Biol Reprod (Paris). 2013. PMID: 23410555 Free article. French.
The main indications were found to be: bradycardia, cord prolapse, uterine rupture, eclampsia, failure of vacuum extraction on fetal heart rate abnormality during expulsion, the suspicion of placental abruption and hemorrhage in placenta previa. ...The laying of spi …
The main indications were found to be: bradycardia, cord prolapse, uterine rupture, eclampsia, failure of vacuum extraction on …
Descemet membrane breaks following forceps delivery.
Ganesh S, Arora P, Arora K. Ganesh S, et al. Indian Pediatr. 2013 Feb;50(2):257. doi: 10.1007/s13312-013-0056-6. Indian Pediatr. 2013. PMID: 23474941 Free article. No abstract available.
Evaluation of pelvic floor symptoms and sexual function in primiparous women who underwent operative vaginal delivery versus cesarean delivery for second-stage arrest.
Crane AK, Geller EJ, Bane H, Ju R, Myers E, Matthews CA. Crane AK, et al. Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg. 2013 Jan-Feb;19(1):13-6. doi: 10.1097/SPV.0b013e31827bfd7b. Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg. 2013. PMID: 23321653 Free PMC article.
Additional analyses by intent-to-treat and stratification of vacuum versus forceps operative deliveries were performed. RESULTS: Of the 109 women who completed the 1-year postpartum symptom questionnaires, 53 (48.6%) had a successful OVD, 20 (18.3%) failed OVD and underwen …
Additional analyses by intent-to-treat and stratification of vacuum versus forceps operative deliveries were performed. RESULTS: Of t …
How safe is preterm operative vaginal delivery and which is the instrument of choice?
Corcoran S, Daly N, Eogan M, Holohan M, Clarke T, Geary M. Corcoran S, et al. J Perinat Med. 2013 Jan;41(1):57-60. doi: 10.1515/jpm-2012-0092. J Perinat Med. 2013. PMID: 23095187 Free article.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS: We concluded that although vacuum delivery is avoided in preterm infants, outcomes were similar to forceps deliveries of similar gestations....
RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS: We concluded that although vacuum delivery is avoided in preterm infants, outcomes were similar to forceps d …
Vacuum extraction: development and test of a procedure-specific rating scale.
Maagaard M, Oestergaard J, Johansen M, Andersen LL, Ringsted C, Ottesen B, Sørensen JL. Maagaard M, et al. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2012 Dec;91(12):1453-9. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-0412.2012.01526.x. Epub 2012 Nov 1. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2012. PMID: 22881021 Free article.
OBJECTIVES: To develop and validate an Objective Structured Assessment of Technical Skills (OSATS) scale for vacuum extraction. DESIGN: Two-part study design: Primarily, development of a procedure-specific checklist for vacuum extraction. ...METHODS: T …
OBJECTIVES: To develop and validate an Objective Structured Assessment of Technical Skills (OSATS) scale for vacuum extraction
Delayed interval delivery in a triplet gestation.
Wooldridge RJ, Oliver EA, Singh T. Wooldridge RJ, et al. BMJ Case Rep. 2012 Nov 27;2012:bcr2012007232. doi: 10.1136/bcr-2012-007232. BMJ Case Rep. 2012. PMID: 23188854 Free PMC article.
Trial of instrumental delivery in theatre versus immediate caesarean section for anticipated difficult assisted births.
Majoko F, Gardener G. Majoko F, et al. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2012 Oct 17;10(10):CD005545. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD005545.pub3. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2012. PMID: 23076915 Free PMC article. Review.
BACKGROUND: The majority of women have spontaneous vaginal births, but some women need assistance in the second stage with delivery of the baby, using either the obstetric forceps or vacuum extraction. Rates of instrumental vaginal delivery range from 5% to 20% of a …
BACKGROUND: The majority of women have spontaneous vaginal births, but some women need assistance in the second stage with delivery of the b …
[Failed forceps extraction: risk factors and maternal and neonatal morbidity].
Langeron A, Mercier G, Chauleur C, Varlet MN, Patural H, Lima S, Seffert P, Chêne G. Langeron A, et al. J Gynecol Obstet Biol Reprod (Paris). 2012 Jun;41(4):333-8. doi: 10.1016/j.jgyn.2011.11.001. Epub 2012 Jan 9. J Gynecol Obstet Biol Reprod (Paris). 2012. PMID: 22227232 Free article. French.
PATIENTS AND METHODS: In this retrospective case-control study, all failed forceps delivery cases were analyzed from January 2005 to June 2008 and were compared to a successful forceps delivery cohort. RESULTS: The rate of failed forceps extraction was 4.4% (40/918). Speci …
PATIENTS AND METHODS: In this retrospective case-control study, all failed forceps delivery cases were analyzed from January 2005 to June 20 …
Clinical consequences of levator trauma.
Dietz HP. Dietz HP. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol. 2012 Apr;39(4):367-71. doi: 10.1002/uog.11141. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol. 2012. PMID: 22457009 Free article. No abstract available.
Spontaneous perinatal epidural haemorrhage in a newborn.
Kroon E, Bok LA, Halbertsma F. Kroon E, et al. BMJ Case Rep. 2012 Feb 21;2012:bcr0920114735. doi: 10.1136/bcr.09.2011.4735. BMJ Case Rep. 2012. PMID: 22665463 Free PMC article.
Epidural haemorrhage is usually a complication of assisted delivery, however it may also occur without forcipal or vacuum extraction, as demonstrated in this case. An epidural haemorrhage should be suspected on clinical findings, even in the absence of an assisted d …
Epidural haemorrhage is usually a complication of assisted delivery, however it may also occur without forcipal or vacuum extracti
[Anal sphincter injury during operative vaginal delivery using spatulas. What are the risk factors?].
Vintejoux E, Flandrin A, Clarivet B, Begue L, Reyftmann L, Rathat G, Burlet G, Dechaud H, Boulot P. Vintejoux E, et al. J Gynecol Obstet Biol Reprod (Paris). 2012 Feb;41(1):69-75. doi: 10.1016/j.jgyn.2011.06.013. Epub 2011 Jul 28. J Gynecol Obstet Biol Reprod (Paris). 2012. PMID: 21802219 Free article. French.
We studied risk factors such as primiparity, gestational age, maternal age, previous perineal laceration, level and type of presentation, type of expulsion, unsuccessful extraction and successive use of tools, episiotomy, type of anaesthesia and birth weight. ...We need fu …
We studied risk factors such as primiparity, gestational age, maternal age, previous perineal laceration, level and type of presentation, ty …
Perinatal outcomes of failed vacuum extraction.
Hiraizumi Y, Miura A, Miyake H, Suzuki S. Hiraizumi Y, et al. J Nippon Med Sch. 2012;79(4):280-3. doi: 10.1272/jnms.79.280. J Nippon Med Sch. 2012. PMID: 22976607 Free article.
The aims of this study were to compare the perinatal outcomes of successful vacuum extraction (VE) or failed VE and to compare the perinatal outcomes of failed VE followed by forceps delivery (FD) or Cesarean section (CS) from 2000 through 2007. ...
The aims of this study were to compare the perinatal outcomes of successful vacuum extraction (VE) or failed VE and to compare …
Instruments for assisted vaginal delivery.
Kripke C. Kripke C. Am Fam Physician. 2011 Jul 1;84(1):26-7. Am Fam Physician. 2011. PMID: 21766753 Free article. Review. No abstract available.
[Perineal morbidity of operative vaginal delivery using spatulas and vacuum: what's the truth?].
Grisot C, Mancini J, de Troyer J, Rua S, Boubli L, d'Ercole C, Carcopino X. Grisot C, et al. J Gynecol Obstet Biol Reprod (Paris). 2011 Jun;40(4):348-58. doi: 10.1016/j.jgyn.2011.03.007. Epub 2011 May 6. J Gynecol Obstet Biol Reprod (Paris). 2011. PMID: 21530104 Free article. French.
OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the perineal morbidity of operative vaginal delivery using spatulas and vacuum. METHODS: From December 2008 to May 2010, 419 single pregnancies after 37 weeks of gestation in cephalic position were prospectively included: 226 spontaneous vaginal del …
OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the perineal morbidity of operative vaginal delivery using spatulas and vacuum. METHODS: From December 2008 t …
WITHDRAWN: Vacuum extraction versus forceps for assisted vaginal delivery.
Johanson R, Menon V. Johanson R, et al. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2010 Nov 10;2010(11):CD000224. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD000224.pub2. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2010. PMID: 21069665 Free PMC article. Review.
OBJECTIVES: The objective of this review was to assess the effects of vacuum extraction compared to forceps, on failure to achieve delivery and maternal and neonatal morbidity. ...There were more deliveries with vacuum extraction (odds ratio 1.69, 95% …
OBJECTIVES: The objective of this review was to assess the effects of vacuum extraction compared to forceps, on failure to ach …
Neonatal outcomes and operative vaginal delivery versus cesarean delivery.
Contag SA, Clifton RG, Bloom SL, Spong CY, Varner MW, Rouse DJ, Ramin SM, Caritis SN, Peaceman AM, Sorokin Y, Sciscione A, Carpenter MW, Mercer BM, Thorp JM Jr, Malone FD, Iams JD. Contag SA, et al. Am J Perinatol. 2010 Jun;27(6):493-9. doi: 10.1055/s-0030-1247605. Epub 2010 Jan 22. Am J Perinatol. 2010. PMID: 20099218 Free PMC article.
We compared outcomes for neonates with forceps-assisted, vacuum-assisted, or cesarean delivery in the second stage of labor. This is a secondary analysis of a randomized trial in laboring, low-risk, nulliparous women at >or=36 weeks' gestation. Neonatal outcomes after u …
We compared outcomes for neonates with forceps-assisted, vacuum-assisted, or cesarean delivery in the second stage of labor. This is …
[Learning use of spatulas: risks of perineal injuries and newborns morbidity].
Boucoiran I, Bafghi A, Delotte J, Valerio L, Bongain A. Boucoiran I, et al. J Gynecol Obstet Biol Reprod (Paris). 2010 May;39(3):224-30. doi: 10.1016/j.jgyn.2010.02.004. Epub 2010 Mar 17. J Gynecol Obstet Biol Reprod (Paris). 2010. PMID: 20299162 Free article. French.
No significant difference was found on incidence of severe perineal tears between the 872 extractions performed by residents and the 132 performed by an attending physician (6.9% versus 7.9% p=0.706; OR=0.86 IC95% [0.41-1.81]), but extraction performed by young residents w …
No significant difference was found on incidence of severe perineal tears between the 872 extractions performed by residents and the 132 per …
[Operative delivery data in France for 2007: results of a national survey within teaching hospitals].
Mangin M, Ramanah R, Aouar Z, Courtois L, Collin A, Cossa S, Martin A, Maillet R, Riethmuller D. Mangin M, et al. J Gynecol Obstet Biol Reprod (Paris). 2010 Apr;39(2):121-32. doi: 10.1016/j.jgyn.2010.01.002. Epub 2010 Feb 11. J Gynecol Obstet Biol Reprod (Paris). 2010. PMID: 20153125 Free article. French.
That is why a national survey was performed for the year 2007 so as to obtain an inventory of obstetrical practices regarding the geographical distribution of the type of instrument used for operative deliveries following the level of each teaching hospital concerned. ...T …
That is why a national survey was performed for the year 2007 so as to obtain an inventory of obstetrical practices regarding the geo …
[Evaluating a policy of restrictive episiotomy before and after practice guidelines by the French College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists].
Eckman A, Ramanah R, Gannard E, Clement MC, Collet G, Courtois L, Martin A, Cossa S, Maillet R, Riethmuller D. Eckman A, et al. J Gynecol Obstet Biol Reprod (Paris). 2010 Feb;39(1):37-42. doi: 10.1016/j.jgyn.2009.09.013. Epub 2009 Nov 4. J Gynecol Obstet Biol Reprod (Paris). 2010. PMID: 19892475 Free article. French.
Aknowledging the risks and benefits of each obstetrical procedure might decrease the number of episiotomies, whose practice should be evaluated in every labour ward....
Aknowledging the risks and benefits of each obstetrical procedure might decrease the number of episiotomies, whose practice should be …
Ultrasound in labor and delivery.
Molina FS, Nicolaides KH. Molina FS, et al. Fetal Diagn Ther. 2010;27(2):61-7. doi: 10.1159/000287588. Epub 2010 Feb 18. Fetal Diagn Ther. 2010. PMID: 20173318 Free article. Review.
In instrumental deliveries an important determinant of a successful and safe use of vacuum and forceps is the correct determination of the fetal head position and appropriate application of the instrument. ...
In instrumental deliveries an important determinant of a successful and safe use of vacuum and forceps is the correct determination o …
[Comparing fetal and maternal morbidities between operative deliveries by Teissier's spatulas and Minicup vacuum extractor].
Aouar Z, Ramanah R, Mangin M, Leung F, Mulin B, Courtois L, Cossa S, Maillet R, Riethmuller D. Aouar Z, et al. J Gynecol Obstet Biol Reprod (Paris). 2009 Dec;38(8):642-7. doi: 10.1016/j.jgyn.2009.08.006. Epub 2009 Nov 4. J Gynecol Obstet Biol Reprod (Paris). 2009. PMID: 19892474 Free article. French.
OBJECTIVE: To compare fetal and maternal morbidities between operative deliveries by long Teissier's spatulas and Minicup vacuum extractor. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A retrospective study was conducted from January 2003 to July 2008 at the maternity ward, Besancon teaching hos …
OBJECTIVE: To compare fetal and maternal morbidities between operative deliveries by long Teissier's spatulas and Minicup vacuum extr …
[Learning curve of vacuum extraction in residency: a preliminary study].
Velemir L, Vendittelli F, Bonnefoy C, Accoceberry M, Savary D, Gallot D. Velemir L, et al. J Gynecol Obstet Biol Reprod (Paris). 2009 Sep;38(5):421-9. doi: 10.1016/j.jgyn.2009.04.004. Epub 2009 May 20. J Gynecol Obstet Biol Reprod (Paris). 2009. PMID: 19467807 Free article. French.
OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to assess the lurning curve of young residents for vacuum extraction. MATERIALS AND METHODS: All vacuum extractions performed in our department by five residents (< or =5th semester) during a study period of nine month …
OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to assess the lurning curve of young residents for vacuum extraction. MATERIALS AND METH …
Extraction of a rectal foreign body - an alternative method.
Andrabi SI, Johnson NA, Malik AH, Ahmed M. Andrabi SI, et al. Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg. 2009 Jul;15(4):403-5. Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg. 2009. PMID: 19669974 Free article.
We present a case report of trans-anal extraction of a foreign body from the rectum using an unconventional instrument. Our patient presented with impacted retained rectal foreign bodies. ...The authors have found no other report describing use of Kielland obstetrical
We present a case report of trans-anal extraction of a foreign body from the rectum using an unconventional instrument. Our patient p …
[Effects of epidural anesthesia on I and II delivery stage and on a newborn].
Cutura N, Soldo V, Curković A, Tomović B, Mitrović T. Cutura N, et al. Vojnosanit Pregl. 2009 Apr;66(4):319-22. doi: 10.2298/vsp0904319c. Vojnosanit Pregl. 2009. PMID: 19432299 Free article. Serbian.
The aim of this study was to establish an influence of EA on the first and the second part of delivery process, frequency of vacuum extractor and forceps appliance, and the effect of EA on the newborn. METHODS: A total of 360 patients with EA were analysed at delivery and …
The aim of this study was to establish an influence of EA on the first and the second part of delivery process, frequency of vacuum e …
[Episiotomy and assisted delivery: the end of the recommendations of the French College of Gynecologists and Obstetricians? A comment on the article, "Mediolateral episiotomy reduces the risk for anal sphincter injury during operative vaginal delivery." BJOG 2008;115:104-8].
Riethmuller D. Riethmuller D. J Gynecol Obstet Biol Reprod (Paris). 2009 Feb;38(1):9-10. doi: 10.1016/j.jgyn.2008.10.007. Epub 2008 Dec 3. J Gynecol Obstet Biol Reprod (Paris). 2009. PMID: 19056187 Free article. French. No abstract available.
[Operative vaginal deliveries training].
Dupuis O. Dupuis O. J Gynecol Obstet Biol Reprod (Paris). 2008 Dec;37 Suppl 8:S288-96. doi: 10.1016/S0368-2315(08)74766-5. J Gynecol Obstet Biol Reprod (Paris). 2008. PMID: 19268205 Free article. French.
[Medico-legal incidence of instrumental delivery].
Pierre F, Jousse M. Pierre F, et al. J Gynecol Obstet Biol Reprod (Paris). 2008 Dec;37 Suppl 8:S276-87. doi: 10.1016/S0368-2315(08)74765-3. J Gynecol Obstet Biol Reprod (Paris). 2008. PMID: 19268204 Free article. French.
[Neonatal outcomes after instrumental vaginal delivery].
Baud O. Baud O. J Gynecol Obstet Biol Reprod (Paris). 2008 Dec;37 Suppl 8:S260-8. doi: 10.1016/S0368-2315(08)74763-X. J Gynecol Obstet Biol Reprod (Paris). 2008. PMID: 19268202 Free article. French.
Instrumental vaginal delivery is currently widely used among obstetrical practices and leads to significant decrease in fetal mortality and morbidity. ...Neonatal mortality is not changed by forceps or vacuum use if no other risk factors are associated. The main neo …
Instrumental vaginal delivery is currently widely used among obstetrical practices and leads to significant decrease in fetal mortali …
[Maternal morbidity after operative vaginal delivery].
Beucher G. Beucher G. J Gynecol Obstet Biol Reprod (Paris). 2008 Dec;37 Suppl 8:S244-59. doi: 10.1016/S0368-2315(08)74762-8. J Gynecol Obstet Biol Reprod (Paris). 2008. PMID: 19268201 Free article. French.
There is no evidence that one type of forceps is less safe than another. Different vacuum extractors (soft, rigid and single-use instruments) have similar maternal outcomes. ...
There is no evidence that one type of forceps is less safe than another. Different vacuum extractors (soft, rigid and single-use inst …
[Comparison vacuum extractor versus forceps].
Schaal JP, Equy V, Hoffman P. Schaal JP, et al. J Gynecol Obstet Biol Reprod (Paris). 2008 Dec;37 Suppl 8:S231-43. doi: 10.1016/S0368-2315(08)74761-6. J Gynecol Obstet Biol Reprod (Paris). 2008. PMID: 19268200 Free article. French.
The aim of the study was to search for objective criteria witch might help us to make a choice between obstetrical forceps and vacuum extractor in front of such a clinical situation. In that purpose, we realised a medline research to compare those two obstetrical
The aim of the study was to search for objective criteria witch might help us to make a choice between obstetrical forceps and vac
[Spatulas: description, obstetrical mechanics, indications and contra-indications].
Simon-Toulza C, Parant O. Simon-Toulza C, et al. J Gynecol Obstet Biol Reprod (Paris). 2008 Dec;37 Suppl 8:S222-30. doi: 10.1016/S0368-2315(08)74760-4. J Gynecol Obstet Biol Reprod (Paris). 2008. PMID: 19268199 Free article. French.
It does not exist any clinical trial comparing spatulas with another mode of extraction. This tool seems to have a limited neonatal morbidity (expert opinion). It appears to be quick to use, efficient for fetal extraction in current obstetrical practice and a …
It does not exist any clinical trial comparing spatulas with another mode of extraction. This tool seems to have a limited neonatal m …
[Forceps: description, obstetric mecanics, indications and contra-indications].
Feraud O. Feraud O. J Gynecol Obstet Biol Reprod (Paris). 2008 Dec;37 Suppl 8:S202-9. doi: 10.1016/S0368-2315(08)74758-6. J Gynecol Obstet Biol Reprod (Paris). 2008. PMID: 19268197 Free article. French.
In transverse application, forceps with convergent shafts or another instrument (spatulas or vacuum extractor) are to be preferred. Certain deliveries can be difficult, and require careful evaluation informed by experience. ...
In transverse application, forceps with convergent shafts or another instrument (spatulas or vacuum extractor) are to be preferred. C …
[Indications and prerequisites for operative vaginal delivery: when, how and where?].
Sentilhes L, Gillard P, Descamps P, Fournié A. Sentilhes L, et al. J Gynecol Obstet Biol Reprod (Paris). 2008 Dec;37 Suppl 8:S188-201. doi: 10.1016/S0368-2315(08)74757-4. J Gynecol Obstet Biol Reprod (Paris). 2008. PMID: 19268196 Free article. French.
Operative vaginal delivery (Thierry's spatulas, forceps, and vacuum delivery) before that cervix is fully dilated and fetal head is fully engaged is not recommended (NP4). ...
Operative vaginal delivery (Thierry's spatulas, forceps, and vacuum delivery) before that cervix is fully dilated and fetal head is f …
Vacuum-assisted vaginal delivery.
Hook CD, Damos JR. Hook CD, et al. Am Fam Physician. 2008 Oct 15;78(8):953-60. Am Fam Physician. 2008. PMID: 18953972 Free article.
Therefore, knowing how to perform an operative vaginal delivery with forceps or vacuum is vital for family physicians who provide maternity care. Vacuum is rapidly replacing forceps as the predominant instrument, but each has advantages and disadvantages, including …
Therefore, knowing how to perform an operative vaginal delivery with forceps or vacuum is vital for family physicians who provide mat …
[Twin dystocia: about one case of compaction].
Desseauve D, Voluménie JL. Desseauve D, et al. J Gynecol Obstet Biol Reprod (Paris). 2008 Sep;37(5):521-3. doi: 10.1016/j.jgyn.2008.05.001. Epub 2008 Jun 19. J Gynecol Obstet Biol Reprod (Paris). 2008. PMID: 18571338 Free article. French.
Operative vaginal delivery: current trends in obstetrics.
Goetzinger KR, Macones GA. Goetzinger KR, et al. Womens Health (Lond). 2008 May;4(3):281-90. doi: 10.2217/17455057.4.3.281. Womens Health (Lond). 2008. PMID: 19072477 Free article. Review.
After centuries of use in obstetrics, have forceps and vacuum deliveries become a dying art? Contemporary trends in operative vaginal delivery show increasing numbers of vacuum deliveries and decreasing numbers of forceps deliveries worldwide. ...Both the American C …
After centuries of use in obstetrics, have forceps and vacuum deliveries become a dying art? Contemporary trends in operative vaginal …
[Instrumental extractions using Thierry's spatulas: evaluation of the risk of perineal laceration according to occiput position in operative deliveries].
Courtois L, Becher P, Maticot-Baptista D, Cour A, Zurlinden B, Millet P, Maisonnette-Escot Y, Riethmuller D, Maillet R. Courtois L, et al. J Gynecol Obstet Biol Reprod (Paris). 2008 May;37(3):276-82. doi: 10.1016/j.jgyn.2007.10.006. Epub 2008 Feb 21. J Gynecol Obstet Biol Reprod (Paris). 2008. PMID: 18093747 Free article. French.
CONCLUSION: The efficiency of Thierry's spatulas is proven. As with forceps and vacuum extractors, extraction with Thierry's spatulas is a risk factor for perineal laceration compared to a spontaneous delivery. ...
CONCLUSION: The efficiency of Thierry's spatulas is proven. As with forceps and vacuum extractors, extraction with Thierry's s …
Fear of failure: are we doing too many trials of instrumental delivery in theatre?
Ebulue V, Vadalkar J, Cely S, Dopwell F, Yoong W. Ebulue V, et al. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2008;87(11):1234-8. doi: 10.1080/00016340802443848. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2008. PMID: 19016358 Free article.
RESULTS: Of the 114 trials, 82 (40 forceps and 42 vacuum extraction) were successful. Women who had successful trials were similar in age (27.8+/-5.9 vs. 27.1+/-5.4 yrs), gestation (40.5+/-2.1 vs. 40.5+/-1.1 wks) and parity (0.4+/-1.2 vs. 0.3+/-1.6) when compared to …
RESULTS: Of the 114 trials, 82 (40 forceps and 42 vacuum extraction) were successful. Women who had successful trials were sim …
[Arterial stroke after birth trauma].
Oñate Vergara E, Sota Busselo I, Cortajarena Altuna M, Collado Espiga V, Echeverría Lecuona J, Gaztañaga Expósito R, Nogués Pérez A, Paisán Grisolia I. Oñate Vergara E, et al. An Pediatr (Barc). 2006 Apr;64(4):379-84. doi: 10.1157/13086528. An Pediatr (Barc). 2006. PMID: 16606576 Free article. Spanish.
Prognostic relevance of risk factors for obstetrical brachial plexopathy.
Heise CO, Gherpelli JL. Heise CO, et al. Arq Neuropsiquiatr. 2006 Mar;64(1):30-4. doi: 10.1590/s0004-282x2006000100007. Epub 2006 Apr 5. Arq Neuropsiquiatr. 2006. PMID: 16622549 Free article.
We did a case-control study to verify if the birthweight, forceps delivery or perinatal asphyxia have any significant effect on the prognosis of obstetrical brachial plexopathy. Group A was composed of 25 infants who completely recovered at the age of 6 months. ...
We did a case-control study to verify if the birthweight, forceps delivery or perinatal asphyxia have any significant effect on the prognosi …
Risk factors for forceps delivery in nulliparous patients.
Mazouni C, Porcu G, Bretelle F, Loundou A, Heckenroth H, Gamerre M. Mazouni C, et al. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2006;85(3):298-301. doi: 10.1080/00016340500500782. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2006. PMID: 16553176 Free article.
[From delivery mode to incontinence].
Fritel X. Fritel X. J Gynecol Obstet Biol Reprod (Paris). 2005 Dec;34(8):739-44. doi: 10.1016/s0368-2315(05)82948-5. J Gynecol Obstet Biol Reprod (Paris). 2005. PMID: 16319763 Free article. French.
Acute otitis media after forceps delivery.
Verd S. Verd S. J Epidemiol Community Health. 2005 Sep;59(9):809. doi: 10.1136/jech.2005.034702. J Epidemiol Community Health. 2005. PMID: 16100323 Free PMC article. No abstract available.
Humanising "an intimidating instrument".
Barrett A. Barrett A. BMJ. 2005 Jul 9;331(7508):66. doi: 10.1136/bmj.331.7508.66-b. BMJ. 2005. PMID: 16002859 Free PMC article. No abstract available.
Episiotomy in low-risk vaginal deliveries.
Allen RE, Hanson RW Jr. Allen RE, et al. J Am Board Fam Pract. 2005 Jan-Feb;18(1):8-12. doi: 10.3122/jabfm.18.1.8. J Am Board Fam Pract. 2005. PMID: 15709058 Free article.
Instrument-assisted delivery was the strongest predictor for episiotomy, with an adjusted odds ratio for forceps of 5.08 [3.75 to 6.88 CI], and vacuum 2.86 [1.78 to 4.58 CI]. CONCLUSION: Episiotomy in this hospital is being performed in almost half of all vaginal births. . …
Instrument-assisted delivery was the strongest predictor for episiotomy, with an adjusted odds ratio for forceps of 5.08 [3.75 to 6.88 CI], …
[Changes in Norwegian obstetric practices, 1915-1961].
Børdahl PE, Hem E. Børdahl PE, et al. Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen. 2004 Dec 16;124(24):3231-4. Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen. 2004. PMID: 15608776 Free article. Norwegian.
RESULTS: The obstetric forceps was used in 6.5-12.5% (median 8.7%) of cephalic presentations. In 1960, the vacuum extractor was used for the first time. The rate of caesarean sections increased from 1.5% in the late 1930s to 6.3% in 1961. ...
RESULTS: The obstetric forceps was used in 6.5-12.5% (median 8.7%) of cephalic presentations. In 1960, the vacuum extractor was used …
Outcomes after vacuum-assisted deliveries. Births attended by community family practitioners.
Yarrow C, Benoit G, Klein MC. Yarrow C, et al. Can Fam Physician. 2004 Aug;50:1109-14. Can Fam Physician. 2004. PMID: 15455810 Free PMC article.
Nulliparity was associated with six of the nine failed vacuum deliveries. CONCLUSION: Family physicians were usually successful with vacuum-assisted deliveries. ...Low station and nulliparity were associated with failure of vacuum-assisted deliveries....
Nulliparity was associated with six of the nine failed vacuum deliveries. CONCLUSION: Family physicians were usually successful with …
Operative vaginal delivery and neonatal and infant adverse outcomes: population based retrospective analysis.
Demissie K, Rhoads GG, Smulian JC, Balasubramanian BA, Gandhi K, Joseph KS, Kramer M. Demissie K, et al. BMJ. 2004 Jul 3;329(7456):24-9. doi: 10.1136/bmj.329.7456.24. BMJ. 2004. PMID: 15231617 Free PMC article.
Among births in New Jersey, vacuum extraction was more likely than forceps to be complicated by postpartum haemorrhage (1.22, 1.07 to 1.39) and shoulder dystocia (2.00, 1.62 to 2.48). ...CONCLUSION: Although vacuum extraction does have risks, it remain …
Among births in New Jersey, vacuum extraction was more likely than forceps to be complicated by postpartum haemorrhage (1.22, …
Forceps delivery in modern obstetric practice.
Patel RR, Murphy DJ. Patel RR, et al. BMJ. 2004 May 29;328(7451):1302-5. doi: 10.1136/bmj.328.7451.1302. BMJ. 2004. PMID: 15166069 Free PMC article. Review.
Vacuum extraction: is there any need to improve the current training in the UK?
Sau A, Sau M, Ahmed H, Brown R. Sau A, et al. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2004 May;83(5):466-70. doi: 10.1111/j.0001-6349.2004.0399.x. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2004. PMID: 15059160 Free article.
OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to assess the use and efficacy of delivery by vacuum extraction or ventouse in routine clinical practice and to assess some aspects of the procedure that may reflect the quality of training in this technique. ...Although an …
OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to assess the use and efficacy of delivery by vacuum extraction or ventouse in rout …
Failed individual and sequential instrumental vaginal delivery: contributing risk factors and maternal-neonatal complications.
Al-Kadri H, Sabr Y, Al-Saif S, Abulaimoun B, Ba'Aqeel H, Saleh A. Al-Kadri H, et al. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2003 Jul;82(7):642-8. doi: 10.1034/j.1600-0412.2003.00162.x. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2003. PMID: 12790846 Free article.
The patients were divided into five groups. Group I (n = 129) had failed vacuum extraction, group II (n = 13) failed forceps, group III (n = 13) failed both (i.e. failed attempt at both instruments sequentially), group IV (n = 138) had successful vacuum ex
The patients were divided into five groups. Group I (n = 129) had failed vacuum extraction, group II (n = 13) failed forceps, …
Deliveries in maternity homes in Norway: results from a 2-year prospective study.
Schmidt N, Abelsen B, Øian P. Schmidt N, et al. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2002 Aug;81(8):731-7. doi: 10.1034/j.1600-0412.2002.810808.x. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2002. PMID: 12174157 Free article.
In the post partum period there were 57 (4.7%) transferrals of mother and baby. Nine women had a vacuum extraction, one had a forceps and three had a vaginal breech (1.1% operative vaginal births in the maternity homes). ...
In the post partum period there were 57 (4.7%) transferrals of mother and baby. Nine women had a vacuum extraction, one had a …
Forceps or vacuum extraction: a comparison of maternal and neonatal morbidity.
Shihadeh A, Al-Najdawi W. Shihadeh A, et al. East Mediterr Health J. 2001 Jan-Mar;7(1-2):106-14. East Mediterr Health J. 2001. PMID: 12596959 Free article.
To compare maternal and neonatal morbidity associated with forceps and vacuum delivery, data on 150 women delivered by forceps and 420 delivered by vacuum extraction between 1995 and 1999 at Queen Ala Hospital, Jordan were compared. Data included parity, gest …
To compare maternal and neonatal morbidity associated with forceps and vacuum delivery, data on 150 women delivered by forceps and 42 …
The case of Jane Anderson, Portobello, 1889-1914.
Simpson MA, Squires TJ, Busuttil A. Simpson MA, et al. J R Soc Med. 2000 Dec;93(12):646-8. doi: 10.1177/014107680009301213. J R Soc Med. 2000. PMID: 11193067 Free PMC article. No abstract available.
Fourth-degree lacerations and epidural anesthesia.
Ural SH, Roshanfekr D, Witter FR. Ural SH, et al. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2000 Dec;71(3):231-3. doi: 10.1016/s0020-7292(00)00343-x. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2000. PMID: 11102610 Free article. No abstract available.
Randomised controlled trial of midwife led debriefing to reduce maternal depression after operative childbirth.
Small R, Lumley J, Donohue L, Potter A, Waldenström U. Small R, et al. BMJ. 2000 Oct 28;321(7268):1043-7. doi: 10.1136/bmj.321.7268.1043. BMJ. 2000. PMID: 11053173 Free PMC article. Clinical Trial.
OBJECTIVE: To assess the effectiveness of a midwife led debriefing session during the postpartum hospital stay in reducing the prevalence of maternal depression at six months postpartum among women giving birth by caesarean section, forceps, or vacuum extraction. DE …
OBJECTIVE: To assess the effectiveness of a midwife led debriefing session during the postpartum hospital stay in reducing the prevalence of …
Assisted vaginal delivery using the vacuum extractor.
Putta LV, Spencer JP. Putta LV, et al. Am Fam Physician. 2000 Sep 15;62(6):1316-20. Am Fam Physician. 2000. PMID: 11011860 Free article. Review.
Vacuum extractors have replaced forceps for many situations in which assistance is required to achieve vaginal delivery. ...Complications may be minimized if the physician recognizes contraindications to the use of vacuum extraction. Complete documentation is
Vacuum extractors have replaced forceps for many situations in which assistance is required to achieve vaginal delivery. ...Complicat
Severe perineal lacerations during vaginal delivery: the University of Miami experience.
Angioli R, Gómez-Marín O, Cantuaria G, O'sullivan MJ. Angioli R, et al. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2000 May;182(5):1083-5. doi: 10.1067/mob.2000.105403. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2000. PMID: 10819834 Free article.
Included were vaginal deliveries for which complete information was available on maternal age, parity, ethnicity (white, black, or Hispanic), birth weight, episiotomy versus no episiotomy, type of episiotomy, and delivery (normal spontaneous, vacuum, or forceps). Multiple …
Included were vaginal deliveries for which complete information was available on maternal age, parity, ethnicity (white, black, or Hispanic) …
Trends in the attendant, place, and timing of births, and in the use of obstetric interventions: United States, 1989-97.
Curtin SC, Park MM. Curtin SC, et al. Natl Vital Stat Rep. 1999 Dec 2;47(27):1-12. Natl Vital Stat Rep. 1999. PMID: 10598437 Free article.
Trends in the use of four obstetric procedures (electronic fetal monitoring, ultrasound, induction of labor, and stimulation of labor) are examined as well as trends in cesarean births, vaginal births after a previous cesarean, and births delivered by forceps and vacuum
Trends in the use of four obstetric procedures (electronic fetal monitoring, ultrasound, induction of labor, and stimulation of labor) are e …
The Chamberlen family (1560-1728) and obstetric forceps.
Dunn PM. Dunn PM. Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed. 1999 Nov;81(3):F232-4. doi: 10.1136/fn.81.3.f232. Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed. 1999. PMID: 10525031 Free PMC article. No abstract available.
ABC of labour care: operative delivery.
Chamberlain G, Steer P. Chamberlain G, et al. BMJ. 1999 May 8;318(7193):1260-4. doi: 10.1136/bmj.318.7193.1260. BMJ. 1999. PMID: 10231260 Free PMC article. Review. No abstract available.
ABC of labour care: induction.
Chamberlain G, Zander L. Chamberlain G, et al. BMJ. 1999 Apr 10;318(7189):995-8. doi: 10.1136/bmj.318.7189.995. BMJ. 1999. PMID: 10195975 Free PMC article. Review. No abstract available.
Forceps use: a gender issue?
Tessier PC. Tessier PC. CMAJ. 1995 Apr 15;152(8):1188. CMAJ. 1995. PMID: 7736365 Free PMC article. No abstract available.
Anal-sphincter disruption during vaginal delivery.
Sultan AH, Kamm MA, Hudson CN, Thomas JM, Bartram CI. Sultan AH, et al. N Engl J Med. 1993 Dec 23;329(26):1905-11. doi: 10.1056/NEJM199312233292601. N Engl J Med. 1993. PMID: 8247054 Free article.
Eight of the 10 women who underwent forceps delivery had sphincter defects, but none of the 5 women who underwent vacuum extractions had such defects. Internal-sphincter defects were associated with a significantly lower mean (+/- SD) resting anal pressure (61 +/- 11 vs. 4 …
Eight of the 10 women who underwent forceps delivery had sphincter defects, but none of the 5 women who underwent vacuum extractions …
Are physicians changing the way they practise obstetrics?
Ruderman J, Carroll JC, Reid AJ, Murray MA. Ruderman J, et al. CMAJ. 1993 Feb 1;148(3):409-15. CMAJ. 1993. PMID: 8439912 Free PMC article.
There was no significant change in the rates of augmentation, midforceps delivery, vacuum extraction or cesarean section. All of the trends were found to hold when the intervention rates were analysed according to the women's parity. ...
There was no significant change in the rates of augmentation, midforceps delivery, vacuum extraction or cesarean section. All …
Trends in obstetric operative procedures, 1980 to 1987.
Zahniser SC, Kendrick JS, Franks AL, Saftlas AF. Zahniser SC, et al. Am J Public Health. 1992 Oct;82(10):1340-4. doi: 10.2105/ajph.82.10.1340. Am J Public Health. 1992. PMID: 1415856 Free PMC article.
METHODS: We analyzed data from the National Hospital Discharge Survey to examine trends in the use of forceps, vacuum extraction, and cesarean section from 1980 through 1987. RESULTS: The rate of cesarean sections increased by 48%, while the rate of forceps procedur …
METHODS: We analyzed data from the National Hospital Discharge Survey to examine trends in the use of forceps, vacuum extraction
Differences in intrapartum obstetric care provided to women at low risk by family physicians and obstetricians.
Reid AJ, Carroll JC, Ruderman J, Murray MA. Reid AJ, et al. CMAJ. 1989 Mar 15;140(6):625-33. CMAJ. 1989. PMID: 2920336 Free PMC article.
The rates of interventions, including artificial rupture of the membranes, induction, augmentation, low forceps plus vacuum extraction, episiotomy and epidural anesthesia, were all higher in the obstetrician group. ...
The rates of interventions, including artificial rupture of the membranes, induction, augmentation, low forceps plus vacuum extrac
Epidural anaesthesia and instrumental delivery.
Bailey PW. Bailey PW. Anaesthesia. 1989 Feb;44(2):171-2. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2044.1989.tb11195.x. Anaesthesia. 1989. PMID: 2929955 Free article. No abstract available.