Vacuum extraction vaginal delivery: current trend and safety.
10.5468/ogs.2017.60.6.499
- Author:
Jihan JEON
1
;
Sunghun NA
Author Information
1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kangwon National University Hospital, School of Medicine Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, Korea. lahun@kangwon.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Vacuum extraction, obstetrical;
Operative birth;
Delivery, obstetric;
Cesarean section
- MeSH:
Cesarean Section;
Delivery, Obstetric;
Female;
Korea;
Parturition;
Pregnancy;
Vacuum Extraction, Obstetrical;
Vacuum*
- From:Obstetrics & Gynecology Science
2017;60(6):499-505
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Operative vaginal birth retains an important role in current obstetric practice. However, there is an increasing trend in the rate of cesarean section in Korea. Surgical delivery is more advantageous than cesarean section, but the rate of operative vaginal delivery is decreasing for various reasons. Furthermore, there is no unified technique for vacuum extraction delivery. In this context, this review was performed to provide details of the necessary conditions, techniques, benefits, and risks of operative vaginal delivery. Future research should focus on overcoming the limitations of operative vaginal delivery.
