Cranial ultrasound screening in term and late preterm neonates born by vacuum-assisted delivery: Is it worthwhile?

• Main Authors: Dario Gallo (Author), Ilia Bresesti (Author), Angela Bossi (Author), Donatella Lissoni (Author), Antonella Cromi (Author), Maria Luisa Tataranno (Author), Lorenza Bertù (Author), Fabio Ghezzi (Author), Massimo Agosti (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Vacuum extraction is the most common choice to assist vaginal delivery, but there are still concerns regarding the neonatal injuries it may cause. This study aimed to evaluate the rate of intracranial injuries assessed by cranial ultrasound (cUS) among infants born by vacuum extraction,...