[The analisys of complications in forceps delivery in Institutute of Obsterics and Women Disease Medical University of Gdańsk].

INTRODUCTION: The forceps are the oldest obstetrics instrument using to quickly finishing delivery in situation of imminent fetal death. Forceps delivery increase the risk of new-born and women complications

AIM OF STUDY: The aim of the study was retrospective analysis of 215 forceps deliveries in Institute of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical University of Gdańsk between years 1991 and 2004.

MATERIAL AND METHODS: 26653 deliveries took place in Institute of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical University of Gdańsk between years 1991 and 2004 and in 215 cases deliveries finished by forceps operations. The fetal and mothers complications were assessed.

RESULTS: Percentage of forceps delivery was low 0.81%. About 30% of new-borns were born with different types of birth's complications. 16.7% of new-borns had extravasations of skin and 14.8% had subperiosteal haematoma. More than half of examined women had various injuries of their birth canal and the more common was unilateral rupture of cervix--18.6%.

CONCLUSIONS: The risk of complications after forceps delivery in rather high. 37.2% of newborn and 58,1% of women had various complications after forceps delivery. Our results indicate that percentage of forceps deliveries is decreased and in the 14 years periods was only 0.81%.