title: Management of fetal malpresentation.
abstract: Fetal malpresentation is an important cause of the high cesarean delivery rate in the United States and around the world. This includes breech, face, brow, and compound presentations as well as transverse lie. Risk factors include multiparity, previously affected pregnancy, polyhydramnios, and fetal and uterine anomalies. Appropriate management can reduce the need for cesarean delivery in some cases. This review discusses management options and focuses specifically on external cephalic version and vaginal breech delivery.
authors: *Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Oregon Health and Sciences University, Portland, Oregon †Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah.
authors: Rita
authors: R
authors: Sharshiner
authors: Robert M
authors: RM
authors: Silver
mesh_terms: D015360:Analgesia, Epidural / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D002585:Cesarean Section / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007746:Labor Presentation; D026201:Musculoskeletal Manipulations / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D007744:Obstetric Labor Complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D011247:Pregnancy; D020379:Risk Adjustment; D012307:Risk Factors