| Computational modeling approach to study the effects of fetal head flexion during vaginal delivery. | |
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PMID: 20478549 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of fetal head flexion during vaginal delivery with a 3-dimensional computational finite element model. STUDY DESIGN: A finite element model of the pelvic skeletal structure, pelvic floor, and fetus was developed. The movements of the fetus during birth were simulated in engagement, descent, flexion, internal rotation, and extension of the fetal head. The opposite forces against the fetal descendent and the stress of the pelvic floor muscles were obtained on simulations with different degrees of head flexion. RESULTS: The simulated increase in fetal head flexion is associated with lower values of opposite forces against the fetal descent. The descending fetus with abnormal head flexion also meets resistance in later stations. Lower stress on the pelvic floor was demonstrated with simulated increase in fetal head flexion during vaginal delivery. CONCLUSION: This analytic evidence suggests that the fetal head flexion during vaginal delivery may facilitate birth and protect the pelvic floor. |
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Authors:
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Marco P Parente; Renato M Natal Jorge; Teresa Mascarenhas; António A Fernandes; Agnaldo L Silva-Filho |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't Date: 2010-05-15 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: American journal of obstetrics and gynecology Volume: 203 ISSN: 1097-6868 ISO Abbreviation: Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. Publication Date: 2010 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-09-06 Completed Date: 2010-09-30 Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 0370476 Medline TA: Am J Obstet Gynecol Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 217.e1-6 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
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Copyright 2010 Mosby, Inc. All rights reserved. |
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Institute of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Oporto, Portugal. mparente@fe.up.pt |
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Computer Simulation* Delivery, Obstetric Female Fetus / physiology* Finite Element Analysis Head Movements / physiology* Humans Models, Biological* Parturition / physiology Pelvic Floor / physiology Pregnancy |
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