Compound presentation resulting from the forward-roll technique of external cephalic version: a possible mechanism.
Limited reports exist about the frequency of compound presentation after external cephalic version. A compound hand and foot presentation is reported after external cephalic version in a woman desiring vaginal birth after cesarean delivery. We report a mechanism by which a forward roll during external cephalic version may predispose an infant in complete breech position to a compound foot presentation.
Brost
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Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston 29425, USA.
Calhoun
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BC
Van Dorsten
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JP
D000328:Adult; D001946:Breech Presentation; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007746:Labor Presentation; D007744:Obstetric Labor Complications / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D011247:Pregnancy; D014710:Version, Fetal / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods