Successful external cephalic version in a massively obese patient.
A massively obese patient (199 kg) presented at term with a fetus in the transverse lie. External cephalic version with sonographic guidance was successful, and subsequent vertex vaginal delivery occurred. External cephalic version in the massively obese gravid patient is a therapeutic possibility, and the dangers of cesarean section may be avoided using this procedure.
D000328:Adult; D036861:Delivery, Obstetric / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007746:Labor Presentation; D009765:Obesity; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications