Open AccessThe Influence of the Bony Pelvis in Persistent Occiput Posterior Position
Author(s) -
Holmberg Nils Gunnar,
Lilieqvist Bengt,
Magnusson Sigurdur,
Segerbrand Erik
Publication year - 1977
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 - 10.3109/00016347709156353
Subject(s) - medicine , pelvimetry , occiput , pelvis , position (finance) , anatomy , finance , economics
. Roentgenologic pelvimetry has been performed in 68 consecutive cases of occiput posterior position. The results point to an influence from a transverse narrowing of the pelvis or a tendency towards large dimensions. In many cases, however, no clear correlation to pelvic dimensions is found. A significant difference exists in the rate of obstetrical complications between nulliparous and parous women. The reasons for this and for the persistent OP position are discussed.