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Posterior axilla sling traction: a new technique for severe shoulder dystocia
Jeffrey Hoek1, Babette Verkouteren2, Dennis van Hamont1
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Amphia Hospital, Breda, The Netherlands.
Abstract:
We describe a case of severe shoulder dystocia where, after failing of the known techniques, the posterior axilla sling traction technique was applied successfully. This technique was first described in 2009 by Hofmeyr and Cluver and must be considered at severe cases of shoulder dystocia where all other non-invasive techniques have failed.
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