Forceps delivery as a risk factor in epilepsy: some further observations.
A total of 381 children born with forceps delivery and 372 with normal delivery were followed up for 4-7 years. More children in the forceps group developed seizures than in the normal group, i.e. 22:10. This was statistically significant (P < 0.05). There was no neurological deficit in any child who had seizures. Both partial and generalized seizures were seen but partial seizures were more frequent.
Maheshwari
M C
MC
Department of Neurology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi.
D002675:Child, Preschool; D036861:Delivery, Obstetric / Q000379:methods; D004569:Electroencephalography; D004827:Epilepsy / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D009772:Obstetrical Forceps / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011446:Prospective Studies; D012307:Risk Factors