Application of Obstetric Forceps in the Assisted Deliver of Fetal Head during the Repeat Cesarean Section.

Objective: To evaluate the clinical value of the obstetric forceps in the assisted deliver of fetal head during repeat cesarean section, by our clinical practice. Methods: 244 puerpera cases who have difficulties to deliver fetal head during the repeat cesarean section were retrospectively analyzed, in our hospital from January 2006 to December 2012. Those 122 cases who treated with the obstetric forceps to assist during delivering fetal head were appointed as the observation group, while other 122 cases who treated without the obstetric forceps were appointed as the control group. The U-DI, case of neonatal asphyxia, neonatal scalp trauma and uterine incision tear, and the volume of postpartum hemorrhage were analyzed. Results :U-DI in the observation group was significantly shorter than that in the control group (P <0.05). The case of neonatal asphyxia, neonatal scalp trauma and the mean volume of postpartum hemorrhage in the observation group were significantly less than those in the control group (P<0.05). The case of uterine incision tear in the observation group was less than that in the control group (P<0.05). Conclusions: The application of obstetric forceps in the assisted deliver of fetal head during the repeat cesarean section can effectively shorten the U-DI, reduce the incidence of neonatal asphyxia, and reduce the damage to maternal and child. It is a safety, effective and practicable method. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]