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March 22, 2026Journal of South Asian Federation of Obstetrics and GynaecologyOpen Access

Maternal and Neonatal Morbidity with Sequential Instrumental Delivery as Compared to the Single-use at Operative Vaginal Delivery: A Retrospective Study

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HGHeerak G GunasekaranBPBhabani PeguRMRajeswari Murugesan

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Overview

Retrospective study evaluates morbidity from sequential vs. single-use instrumental delivery, suggesting risks for mothers and newborns.

Key Points

  • Evaluate maternal and neonatal morbidity linked to sequential versus single instrument use during delivery.
  • Retrospective study conducted in a tertiary center
  • Included 280 women who underwent instrumental vaginal delivery
  • Divided participants into three groups based on instrument type
  • Higher maternal birth trauma and need for blood transfusion in sequential instrument group
  • Increased neonatal injury and ICU monitoring requirements in sequential group
  • Significant differences observed in BMI, gestational age, fetal head station, and degree of caput

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Gunasekaran et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69bf86ecf665edcd009e8fbfhttps://doi.org/10.5005/jp-journals-10006-2844
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