Open AccessIntrapartum external cephalic version of footling‐breech presentation
Author(s) -
KANETI HAGAI,
ROSEN DORON,
MARKOV SHLOMO,
BEYTH YORAM,
FEJGIN MOSHE D.
Publication year - 2000
Publication title -
acta obstetricia et gynecologica scandinavica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.401
H-Index - 102
eISSN - 1600-0412
pISSN - 0001-6349
DOI - 10.1034/j.1600-0412.2000.0790121083.x
Subject(s) - breech presentation , external cephalic version , medicine , cephalic presentation , presentation (obstetrics) , obstetrics , pelvis , pregnancy , surgery , vaginal delivery , genetics , biology
Background. External cephalic version is attempted prior to the onset of labor. Women who present in labor with footling breech presentation are usually delivered by cesarean section. We present our experience of external version in women in labor. Material and methods. External cephalic version was attempted in thirteen patients in labor with footling breech presentation with the breech out of the pelvis. Results. The procedure was successful in twelve of the thirteen patients. Ten of them delivered vaginally. There were no maternal or neonatal complications. Conclusions. It may be reasonable to attempt external cephalic version in patients in labor prior to performing a cesarean section.