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Am J Perinatol 1992; 9(3): 162-163
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-999312
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© 1992 by Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc.

A Simple Measure to Enhance Atraumatic Vaginal Delivery of Vertex-Presenting Fetuses in Prematurity

David M. Sherer
  • Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Strong Memorial Hospital, The University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, New York
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04 March 2008 (online)

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ABSTRACT

Routine cesarean delivery of the vertex-presenting fetus in prematurity has not uniformly reduced neonatal morbidity and mortality due to intraventricular or subependymal hemorrhages occurring during labor. As a result, vaginal delivery is advocated with the uncomplicated premature vertex-presenting fetus in labor. Reported is a simple technique to potentially avoid or reduce complications and the subsequent neurologic sequelae associated with this intrapartum occurrence.

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