Is internal podalic version a lost art? Optimum mode of delivery in transverse lie.
OBJECTIVE
To study the changing trend in the delivery of transverse lie, and its effect on neonatal outcome, in a developing country.


METHODS
This is a retrospective study involving records of 12 years of all patients with transverse lie. Neonatal outcome of births by internal podalic version (IPV) and lower segment caesarean section (LSCS) were compared.


RESULTS
In the first six years, 37.3% of transverse lie underwent IPV and 62.7%, LSCS. In the next six years, 15.8% underwent IPV and 84.2%, LSCS. 87.7% and 12.3% of live babies were delivered by LSCS and IPV respectively. 52% of the live born IPV were discharged compared to 95% of LSCS babies. Neonatal outcome was best when IPV was performed on second twin.


CONCLUSIONS
IPV has a role in the delivery of second twin, pre-viable and dead babies.
Chauhan
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Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Seth G. S. Medical College & K. E. M. Hospital, Parel, Mumbai - 400 012, India. archauhan@vsnl.com
Singhal
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Raut
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D000328:Adult; D002585:Cesarean Section / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D005313:Fetal Death / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology; D005865:Gestational Age; D006801:Humans; D007194:India / Q000453:epidemiology; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007746:Labor Presentation; D007744:Obstetric Labor Complications / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000401:mortality; D011247:Pregnancy; D011256:Pregnancy Outcome; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D014427:Twins; D014710:Version, Fetal / Q000379:methods*