Vacuum Extraction, Obstetrical

"Vacuum Extraction, Obstetrical" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus, MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure, which enables searching at various levels of specificity.

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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
MeSH Number(s)	E04.520.252.875.970
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

Below are MeSH descriptors whose meaning is more general than "Vacuum Extraction, Obstetrical".

Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment [E]
Surgical Procedures, Operative [E04]
Obstetric Surgical Procedures [E04.520]
Delivery, Obstetric [E04.520.252]
Extraction, Obstetrical [E04.520.252.875]
Vacuum Extraction, Obstetrical [E04.520.252.875.970]

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