Severe Dural Tear And Brain Injury After Vacuum Extraction Birth

Abstract

Objective: Traumatic brain lesions after vacuum extraction delivery are rare. Most common complication after operative vaginal deliveries is subgaleal hematoma applied by trained obstetricians. Methods: There are only single case reports aboutmajor complications after vacuum extraction delivery in the literature available. The authors present a case of a severe brain damage and dura tear after vaccum extraction delivery. Results: In the presented case surgical treatment of the dural tear was required. The child recovered completely in follow up. Conclusion: Long-term follow-up of babies born via vacuum extraction who experienced brain damage usually shows complete resolution of hemorrhage and show a regular neurological development. Surgery is only required in rare cases of severe dural ruptures preventing persisting CSF fistulas.