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Abstract
Removal of the fetus from the uterus or vagina at or near the end of pregnancy with a metal traction cup that is attached to the fetus' head. Negative pressure is applied and traction is made on a chain passed through the suction tube. (From Stedman, 26th ed & Dorland, 28th ed)
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- Delivery, Vacuum Extraction
- Vacuum Extraction, Obstetric
- Vacuum Extraction, Obstetrical
- Deliveries, Vacuum Extraction
- Extraction Deliveries, Vacuum
- Extraction Delivery, Vacuum
- Extraction, Obstetric Vacuum
- Extraction, Obstetrical Vacuum
- Extractions, Obstetric Vacuum
- Extractions, Obstetrical Vacuum
- Obstetric Vacuum Extraction
- Obstetric Vacuum Extractions
- Obstetrical Vacuum Extractions
- Vacuum Extraction Deliveries
- Vacuum Extraction Delivery
- Vacuum Extractions, Obstetric
- Vacuum Extractions, Obstetrical
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Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, education, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, rehabilitation, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.
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91(75); was see under EXTRACTION, OBSTETRICAL 1975-90
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References
- National Library of Medicine. Obstetrical Vacuum Extraction. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D014620. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D014620
- Obstetrical Vacuum Extraction. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vacuum_extraction
- Obstetrical Vacuum Extraction. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1252883