Obstetrical forceps

Forceps in childbirth
Drawing of childbirth with use of forceps by Smellie
ICD-9-CM72.0-72.4

Obstetrical forceps are a medical instrument used in childbirth. Their use can serve as an alternative to the ventouse (vacuum extraction) method.

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