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New findings from N. Melamed and co-researchers in the area of life sciences described

Published in Women's Health Weekly, August 13th, 2009

According to recent research from Israel, "To compare maternal and neonatal outcomes of forceps delivery or cesarean section (CS) following failed vacuum extraction. A retrospective cohort study of all women who underwent forceps delivery and/or CS after failed vacuum extraction in 1993-2006 was conducted."

"were identified by searching the computerized delivery discharge database. All files were reviewed and those who underwent CS were compared to those who underwent forceps delivery. Compared to CS (n = 112), forceps delivery (n = 328) was associated with a significantly higher risk of adverse composite maternal outcome (P = 0.001), third/fourth-degree perineal tears...

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Source: Women's Health Weekly (2009-08-13)

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