Comparison of Obstetric Efficacy and Safety of the Kiwi OmniCup with Conventional Vacuum Extraction
Siggelkow W, Schwarz N, Beckmann M, Kehl S, Faschingbauer F, Schild RL (2014)
Publication Type: Journal article
Publication year: 2014
Journal
Book Volume: 74
Pages Range: 146-151
Journal Issue: 2
Abstract
Purpose: The aim of the present study was to compare the safety and efficacy of the Kiwi OmniCup system with conventional vacuum delivery. Methods: A retrospective study of operative vaginal deliveries was done for 4682 births. The procedures included 217 operative vaginal deliveries (4.6 %), 79 of which were done using conventional vacuum extraction (37 %) and 138 using the Kiwi system (63 %). Results: Use of the Kiwi system was associated with a significant reduction in episiotomies (61 vs. 76 % in the control group; p < 0.05). The rates of successful completion of birth were comparable for the two systems (94 % with the Kiwi system and 99 % with conventional vacuum delivery). Cup detachment occurred significantly more often in the Kiwi group (p < 0.005), requiring a change to a different method of birth significantly more often. It was necessary to change the procedure significantly more often from the mid-pelvis (p < 0.05). The incidence of maternal and foetal injuries was similar for the two systems. Conclusions: With regard to obstetric efficacy and safety and foetal and maternal injuries, the Kiwi system is an acceptable alternative to the conventional vacuum cup. The advantages of the Kiwi system are its significantly lower episiotomy rate and its ease and rapidity of use.
Authors with CRIS profile
Matthias Beckmann
Lehrstuhl für Geburtshilfe und Frauenheilkunde
Sven Kehl
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Involved external institutions
Germany (DE)How to cite
APA:
Siggelkow, W., Schwarz, N., Beckmann, M., Kehl, S., Faschingbauer, F., & Schild, R.L. (2014). Comparison of Obstetric Efficacy and Safety of the Kiwi OmniCup with Conventional Vacuum Extraction. Geburtshilfe und Frauenheilkunde, 74(2), 146-151. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0033-1360343
MLA:
Siggelkow, W., et al. "Comparison of Obstetric Efficacy and Safety of the Kiwi OmniCup with Conventional Vacuum Extraction." Geburtshilfe und Frauenheilkunde 74.2 (2014): 146-151.
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