[The evolution of vacuum extraction in obstetrics].
Vacuum extraction is one of the methods for assisted vaginal delivery. In this article the evolution of vacuum extraction in obstetrics is been discussed. Historical facts and data from the invention up to state-of-the-art vacuum systems in modern obstetrics are presented.
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D004867:Equipment Design; D005260:Female; D049670:History, 17th Century; D049671:History, 18th Century; D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D049674:History, 21st Century; D006801:Humans; D009774:Obstetrics / Q000266:history* / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D011247:Pregnancy; D014620:Vacuum Extraction, Obstetrical / Q000266:history* / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods