Vacuum Extraction, Obstetrical
"Vacuum Extraction, Obstetrical" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
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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)
| Descriptor ID |
D014620
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| MeSH Number(s) |
E04.520.252.875.970
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| Concept/Terms |
Vacuum Extraction, Obstetrical- Vacuum Extraction, Obstetrical
- Extraction, Obstetrical Vacuum
- Extractions, Obstetrical Vacuum
- Obstetrical Vacuum Extraction
- Obstetrical Vacuum Extractions
- Vacuum Extractions, Obstetrical
- Vacuum Extraction, Obstetric
- Extraction, Obstetric Vacuum
- Extractions, Obstetric Vacuum
- Obstetric Vacuum Extraction
- Obstetric Vacuum Extractions
- Vacuum Extractions, Obstetric
- Delivery, Vacuum Extraction
- Deliveries, Vacuum Extraction
- Extraction Deliveries, Vacuum
- Extraction Delivery, Vacuum
- Vacuum Extraction Deliveries
- Vacuum Extraction Delivery
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