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.
Musahl
Christian
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Neurosurgery, Wedau Kliniken, Duisburg, Germany.
Schick
Uta
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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*