[External version from breech position to head presentation near term].
The external version of fetus from breech into a head presentation is one of the methods to avoid maternal and fetal risk by Cesarean section and by vaginal delivery. As a supposition, we see a technique which is undangerous for mother and fetus. Our procedure corresponds in many points with a practice, which is published by B. Westin. The sober patient is positioned head down on the side of fetus small parts. Then an intravenous infusion is given over 30 min with 2 micrograms fenoterol (Partusisten)/min. The version is performed in many single and little steps. It needs time, a soft hand and the readiness of the Cesarean section. In 104 of 242 patients with breech presentation there was the indication with fulfilled suppositions for such a version. The success-rate was nearly 50%. In no case there was a complication. The rate of Cesarean section past turning was clearly reduced in contrary to breach presentation. The fetal outcome was clearly better. The version of breach presentation is recommended.
D001946:Breech Presentation; D002585:Cesarean Section; D036861:Delivery, Obstetric; D005260:Female; D005323:Fetal Monitoring; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007744:Obstetric Labor Complications / Q000628:therapy*; D011247:Pregnancy; D012306:Risk; D014710:Version, Fetal
Die äussere Wendung aus Beckenendlage in Schädellage in Terminnähe.