Compound presentation following external version.
Two cases of compound presentation following external version are presented. The frequent combination of the feet with the vertex following this procedure and its association with a higher fetal mortality, interference rate, and obstructed labour than the hand and vertex combination are highlighted. The aetiology, problems in diagnosis, and management are discussed. Measured to prevent and deal with this complication are suggested.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001946:Breech Presentation; D002585:Cesarean Section; D036861:Delivery, Obstetric / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005113:Extraction, Obstetrical; D005260:Female; D005323:Fetal Monitoring / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D007746:Labor Presentation; D007744:Obstetric Labor Complications / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D011247:Pregnancy; D011295:Prenatal Care / Q000379:methods; D014710:Version, Fetal / Q000009:adverse effects*