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[Frequency and indication for vacuum extractor delivery].

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    Vacuum extraction delivery (VE) is a valuable method for assisted vaginal births. Key indications include fetal distress, labor dystocia, and arrest of descent, with a rising frequency observed over 14 years.

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    Area of Science:

    • Obstetrics and Gynecology
    • Perinatal Medicine
    • Surgical Techniques

    Context:

    • Assisted vaginal delivery practices are evolving.
    • Vacuum extraction is a common intervention.
    • Understanding current indications is crucial for clinical practice.

    Purpose:

    • To analyze the frequency of vacuum extraction (VE).
    • To identify and quantify contemporary indications for VE.
    • To assess trends in VE utilization over a 14-year period.

    Summary:

    • This study analyzed 44,109 births over 14 years, focusing on 1197 vacuum extractions.
    • The overall frequency of VE was 2.71%, increasing from 2% to 5% during the study period.
    • Primary indications were acute fetal distress (37.08%), labor dystocia (31.42%), and arrest of descent (25.31%).

    Impact:

    • VE remains a useful tool for assisted vaginal delivery.
    • Contemporary indications are maternal (labor dystocia, avoiding maternal expulsive efforts) and fetal (acute fetal distress, arrest of descent).
    • Acute fetal distress is a leading indication, though its relative frequency may be decreasing compared to labor dystocia and arrest of descent.