Severe brain injury with rupture of the superior sagittal sinus after vacuum extraction birth.
Vacuum extraction in nonprogressive labor is a relatively safe procedure. Only a few major complications have been reported in the literature. The authors present a case of severe brain damage with rupture of the sinus after vacuum extraction delivery for which surgical repair of the dural tear and brain prolapse was required.
Neurosurgery, Wedau Kliniken, Duisburg, Germany.
Christian
C
Musahl
Uta
U
Schick
D001720:Birth Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D001930:Brain Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D012421:Rupture / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D054063:Superior Sagittal Sinus / Q000293:injuries*; D014620:Vacuum Extraction, Obstetrical / Q000009:adverse effects*