Abstract | BACKGROUND: Probabilistic information on outcomes of breech presentation is important for clinical decision-making. We aim to quantify adverse maternal and fetal outcomes of breech presentation at term. METHODS: We conducted an audit of 1,070 women with a term, singleton breech presentation who were classified as eligible or ineligible for external cephalic version or diagnosed in labor at a tertiary obstetric hospital in Australia, 1997-2004. Maternal, delivery and perinatal outcomes were assessed and frequency of events quantified. RESULTS: CONCLUSIONS: Adverse maternal and fetal outcomes of breech presentation at term are rare and there was no increased risk of complications after external cephalic version. Findings provide important data to quantify the frequency of adverse outcomes that will help facilitate informed decision-making and ensure optimal management of breech presentation.
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Authors | Natasha Nassar, Christine L Roberts, Carolyn A Cameron, Brian Peat |
Journal | Acta obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica
(Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand)
Vol. 85
Issue 10
Pg. 1231-8
( 2006)
ISSN: 0001-6349 [Print] United States |
PMID | 17068683
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
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Topics |
- Adult
- Breech Presentation
(epidemiology, etiology, therapy)
- Delivery, Obstetric
(statistics & numerical data)
- Female
- Hospitals, Maternity
- Humans
- Medical Audit
- Medical Records
- New South Wales
(epidemiology)
- Obstetric Labor Complications
- Outcome Assessment, Health Care
- Pregnancy
- Pregnancy Outcome
- Retrospective Studies
- Term Birth
- Version, Fetal
(statistics & numerical data)
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