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| Forceps in childbirth | |
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 Drawing of childbirth with use of forceps by Smellie | |
| ICD-9-CM | 72.0-72.4 |
Obstetrical forceps are a medical instrument used in childbirth. Their use can serve as an alternative to the ventouse (vacuum extraction) method.