Chignon (medical term)
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| A baby's scalp showing the effects of a vacuum extraction. | |
| Specialty | Pediatrics |
A chignon is a temporary swelling left on an infant's head after a ventouse suction cap has been used to deliver her or him.[1] It is not a sign of serious injury and may take as little as two hours or as long as two weeks to disappear.
See also
References
- ^ Baston, Helen; Durward, Heather (23 June 2010). Examination of the Newborn: A Practical Guide. Routledge. pp. 72–75. ISBN 978-0-203-84995-8.
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