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Surgical Procedures, Operative > Obstetric Surgical Procedures > Delivery, Obstetric > Extraction, Obstetrical > Vacuum Extraction, Obstetrical

Preferred term

Vacuum Extraction, Obstetrical  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Deliveries, Vacuum Extraction
  • Delivery, Vacuum Extraction
  • Extraction Deliveries, Vacuum
  • Extraction Delivery, Vacuum
  • Extraction, Obstetric Vacuum
  • Extractions, Obstetric Vacuum
  • Obstetric Vacuum Extraction
  • Obstetric Vacuum Extractions
  • Vacuum Extraction Deliveries
  • Vacuum Extraction Delivery
  • Vacuum Extraction, Obstetric
  • Vacuum Extractions, Obstetric

Scope note

  • 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)

History note

  • 91(75); was see under EXTRACTION, OBSTETRICAL 1975-90

In other languages

  • imukuppisynnytys

    Finnish

  • imukuppiulosautto
  • imukuppiveto
  • partus singularis per extractorem vacuefacientem
  • vakuumiekstraktio
  • Sugklocka

    Swedish

  • Vakuumextraktion, obstetrisk

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D014620

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