Intrapartum translabial ultrasound (ITU): sonographic landmarks and correlation with successful vacuum extraction

Having studied intrapartum translabial ultrasound (ITU) to define easily obtainable sonographic criteria during maternal pushing, we used it dynamically immediately before vacuum extraction to determine its use in predicting successful operative vaginal delivery.

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