July 17, 2015Ultrasound in Obstetrics and GynecologyOpen Access

Angle of fetal head progression measured using transperineal ultrasound as a predictive factor of vacuum extraction failure

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Abstract

AoP is a predictive factor of failed vacuum extraction, especially among nulliparous women whose risk of failure is high. AoP measurement may help in choosing between forceps and vacuum extraction.

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Bultez et al. (2015) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d74d46b1cb92dd1bb8a5f8 https://doi.org/10.1002/uog.14951

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Abstract

AoP is a predictive factor of failed vacuum extraction, especially among nulliparous women whose risk of failure is high. AoP measurement may help in choosing between forceps and vacuum extraction.