Name | Breech Presentation |
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Synonyms | Breech, Complete | Breech Fetal Presentation | Breech, Incomplete | Breech Labor Presentation | Breech Presentation, Frank | Complete Breech | Fetal Presentation, Breech | Frank Breech Presentation | Incomplete Breech | Labor Presentation, Breech | Presentation, Breech | Presentation, Breech Fetal | Presentation, Breech Labor | Presentation, Frank Breech |
Definition | A malpresentation of the FETUS at near term or during OBSTETRIC LABOR with the fetal cephalic pole in the fundus of the UTERUS. There are three types of breech: the complete breech with flexed hips and knees; the incomplete breech with one or both hips partially or fully extended; the frank breech with flexed hips and extended knees. |
Categories | Pregnancy complication |
MeSH® ID | D001946 |
Diseases
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Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications
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