Obstetrical forceps

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