[The hazards of forceps: the viewpoint of the pediatrician and the obstetrician].
Neonatal and maternal complications observed after 410 forceps deliveries were retrospectively compared to those occurring after spontaneous vaginal delivery. Mild scalp and facial lesions as well as facial palsy were significantly increased in the forceps group. No severe maternal complications were observed. A short literature review was done, and other instrumental extractions were discussed.
Claris
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Service de Gynécologie-Obstétrique, Hôpital Edouard-Herriot, Lyon.
Audra
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P
Mellier
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G
Putet
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G
Salle
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B
D001720:Birth Injuries / Q000209:etiology; D036861:Delivery, Obstetric / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005151:Facial Injuries / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D009772:Obstetrical Forceps; D009774:Obstetrics; D010372:Pediatrics; D011247:Pregnancy; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012307:Risk Factors
Les risques du forceps: le point de vue du pédiatre et de l'obstétricien.