Assisted internal autorotation with vacuum extractor - Description of an original maneuver

Authors
Lurie, S Feinstein, M Mamet, Y
Citation
S. Lurie et al., Assisted internal autorotation with vacuum extractor - Description of an original maneuver, ARCH GYN OB, 263(3), 2000, pp. 93-94
Citations number
7
Categorie Soggetti
Reproductive Medicine
Journal title
ARCHIVES OF GYNECOLOGY AND OBSTETRICS
ISSN journal
09320067 → ACNP
Volume
263
Issue
3
Year of publication
2000
Pages
93 - 94
Database
ISI
SICI code
0932-0067(200002)263:3<93:AIAWVE>2.0.ZU;2-M
Abstract
The traditional treatment of arrest of internal rotation of fetal head is f orceps. We describe a maneuver for assisted internal autorotation of fetal head with vacuum extractor. We have used this approach in 30 parturients. N o neonatal or maternal complications were noted.