Evaluation of Suzor forceps training by studying obstetric anal sphincter injuries: a retrospective study.
Perrine Coste MazeauNedjma BoukeffaNathalie Ticaud BoileauSamantha HuetMaud TraverseJean-Luc EyraudAlexine LaguerreCyrille CatalanCécilia RiedlPublished in: BMC pregnancy and childbirth (2020)
Training in the use of Suzor forceps requires extended mentoring in order to reduce obstetric anal sphincter injuries. A stable level of competence was found after the execution of at least 24 forceps deliveries or after 3 semesters (18 months) of obstetrical experience.