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Trial and failed forceps in obstetrics.

Current literature dealing with trial and failed forceps is reviewed, and a representative case of each is presented. There is a place in modern obstetrics for trial forceps. "Failed forceps" is due to one or more of the following conditions: (1) cephalopelvic disproportion, (2) malposition of the head, (3) premature interference under conditions unfavourable for vaginal delivery, (4) incomplete dilatation of the cervix, and (5) constriction ring. A large caput succedaneum may occasion premature obstetrical interference. An adequate pelvic examination should be performed and/or lateral radiogr…