breech extraction

extraction /ex·trac·tion/ (eks-trak´shun)

1. the process or act of pulling or drawing out.

2. the preparation of an extract.

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breech extraction  extraction of an infant from the uterus in breech presentation.

flap extraction  extraction of a cataract by an incision which makes a flap of cornea.

serial extraction  the selective extraction of deciduous teeth during an extended period of time to allow autonomous adjustment.

testicular sperm extraction  (TESE) for men with obstructive azoospermia, extraction of spermatozoa directly from the testis through the skin.

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breech extraction

Etymology: ME, brech + L, ex, out, trahere, to pull

an obstetric operation in which an infant being born feet or buttocks first is grasped before any part of the trunk is born and delivered by traction. Compare assisted breech.

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extraction

1. the process or act of pulling or drawing out.

2. the preparation of an extract.

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breech extraction

extraction of a fetus from the uterus in cases of breech presentation.

flap extraction

removal of a cataract by making a flap in the cornea.

extraction forceps

concave beaks to grasp teeth.

vacuum extraction

removal of the contents of a body cavity by application of a vacuum.