Editorial Material
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Kresimir Zivkovic, Anis Cerovac, Dubravko Habek
Summary: The article reminds people to consider a diagnosis of annular placenta and/or vasa previa even in the absence of antepartum hemorrhage.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GYNECOLOGY & OBSTETRICS
(2022)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Dan Cao, Lin Rao, Jiaqi Yuan, Dandan Zhang, Bangchun Lu
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the incidence and risk factors for overt postpartum urinary retention (PUR) after vaginal delivery. The results showed that epidural analgesia, forceps delivery, vulvar oedema, episiotomy, and second-degree perineal tears were significant independent risk factors for PUR.
BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
(2022)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Reut Rotem, Moshe Barg, Hen Y. Sela, Sorina Grisaru-Granovsky, Misgav Rottenstreich
Summary: In a subset of parturients with congenital uterine anomalies, vacuum-assisted vaginal delivery (VAVD) was associated with significantly higher rates of adverse maternal outcomes and perinatal birth trauma.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY AND REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Rani Haj Yahya, Gilad Karavani, Amir Abu-Rabia, Henry H. Chill, Joshua Rosenbloom, Doron Kabiri, Smadar Eventov-Friedaman, Yossef Ezra
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the association between low birth weight neonates and adverse outcomes during vacuum extraction. The findings indicate that there is no increased risk of neonatal birth trauma or adverse outcomes in low birth weight neonates compared to those with higher birth weights during vacuum extraction.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY AND REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Gabriel Levin, Talia Friedman, Daniel Shai, Menachem Alcalay, Edward Ram, Raanan Meyer
Summary: This study evaluated the association of vacuum-assisted vaginal delivery with obstetric anal sphincter injuries among primiparous women. The results showed that VAVD did not increase the risk of OASIS compared to SVD in this population.
INTERNATIONAL UROGYNECOLOGY JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Hanoch Schreiber, Nir Mevorach, Maya Sharon-Weiner, Sivan Farladansky-Gershnabel, Gil Shechter Maor, Tal Biron-Shental
Summary: This study found that using selective episiotomy during vacuum-assisted vaginal delivery with a soft cup does not increase the risk of third- or fourth-degree perineal tears.
ARCHIVES OF GYNECOLOGY AND OBSTETRICS
(2021)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Aoife M. Mctiernan, Chetan K. Ruprai, Stephen W. Lindow
Summary: Appropriate use of ventouse or obstetric forceps in the management of the second-stage of labor is important, but caution is needed in their usage, especially in obese women with BMI >30 who have a higher likelihood of failure.
BEST PRACTICE & RESEARCH CLINICAL OBSTETRICS & GYNAECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Sen Li, Xiaohong Zhang, Yan Liu, Yongli Wang, Xujuan Zheng
Summary: The incidence of overt postpartum urinary retention (PUR) was 10.2% among postpartum women undergoing vaginal delivery with labor epidural analgesia. Forceps-assisted delivery, lateral episiotomy, and perineal pain were identified as factors affecting overt PUR.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GENERAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Hanoch Schreiber, Gal Cohen, Nir Mevorach, Maya Shavit, Michal Kovo, Tal Biron-Shental, Ofer Markovitch
Summary: This study assessed the association between nuchal cord and adverse outcomes during vacuum-assisted delivery. The results showed that nuchal cord was not associated with umbilical cord acidemia, but was related to induction rate, birthweight, and duration of the second stage.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Hong-yan Ren, Huan-fang Zhang, Yu-yi Chen, Tai-zhen Luo
Summary: This study investigated the influencing factors of postpartum urinary retention (PUR) in women who received intraspinal anesthesia for delivery. The results showed that the incidence of PUR was 49.85%. Residence, level of postpartum pain, and changes in postnatal urination position directly affected PUR. Episiotomy and analgesic duration had both direct and indirect effects on PUR. Forceps delivery, perineal edema, and oxytocin had an indirect effect on PUR. Variables influenced the occurrence of PUR by mediating analgesic duration, episiotomy, level of postpartum pain, and postnatal urination position changes.
INTERNATIONAL UROGYNECOLOGY JOURNAL
(2023)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Ganga L. Verma, Jessica J. Spalding, Marc D. Wilkinson, G. Justus Hofmeyr, Valerie Vannevel, Fidelma O'Mahony
Summary: This study included 31 randomized controlled trials involving a total of 5754 women in assisted vaginal births. The results suggest that forceps may be more likely to achieve vaginal birth but could increase the risk of perineal trauma, while rigid vacuum cups may be more likely to achieve successful births but with higher rates of fetal trauma. Handheld vacuum cups had similar success rates compared to other cups. More research is needed in the area to confirm these findings.
COCHRANE DATABASE OF SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS
(2021)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Saifon Chawanpaiboon, Vitaya Titapant, Julaporn Pooliam
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the maternal complications and risk factors associated with assisted vaginal delivery. The results showed that postpartum hemorrhage was the primary complication of assisted vaginal delivery. Prolonged second stage of labor, fetal distress, large-for-gestational-age neonates, and elevated maternal weight were factors associated with postpartum hemorrhage.
BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Alessandro Svelato, Alis Carabaneanu, Claudia Sergiampietri, Paolo Mannella, Sara D'Avino, Caterina De Luca, Martina Bartolone, Roberto Angioli, Antonio Ragusa
Summary: This study aims to assess appropriateness of operative vaginal delivery. The decision-making process for clinicians to choose operative vaginal delivery is often influenced by time constraints and complexity, leading to overuse of the procedure.
BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Renad A. Abbas, Yasmin H. Qadi, Rima Bukhari, Taghreed Shams
Summary: This study compared the rates of different neonatal and maternal complications between vacuum-assisted deliveries and spontaneous vaginal deliveries. It found that vacuum-assisted deliveries had significantly higher rates of maternal and neonatal complications, with post-partum hemorrhage, cephalohematoma, and caput succedaneum being more common. Additionally, vacuum deliveries were associated with lower Apgar scores and increased perineal tear degrees.
CUREUS JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Armando Pintucci, Sara Consonni, Laura Lambicchi, Patrizia Vergani, Maddalena Incerti, Francesca Bonati, Anna Locatelli
Summary: The introduction of a checklist for operative vacuum vaginal delivery (OVD) resulted in increased compliance with recommended rules and lower incidence of severe perineal and anal sphincter injuries. However, it did not affect the success rate of the procedure or the neonatal outcome.
JOURNAL OF MATERNAL-FETAL & NEONATAL MEDICINE
(2021)