The Australian & New Zealand journal of obstetrics & gynaecology
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Placenta accreta is a rare complication of pregnancy which contributes significantly to maternal morbidity and mortality. Five cases are presented which illustrate different modes of presentation and problems of management; one of the patients (with placenta praevia accreta) died following Caesarean section and subtotal hysterectomy.
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Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol · Nov 1978
A review of the use of Barton's forceps for the rotation of the fetal head from the transverse position.
The technique of use of Barton's forceps is described. A series of 248 patients in a 4-year period has been assessed to determine the safety of the instrument. It is concluded that the forceps can be used with safety for both mother and baby under pudendal block anaesthesia, in mid-cavity and low-cavity deliveries.