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[Analysis of 290 breech presentations].

T Rizner, M Pajntar

    Jugoslavenska Ginekologija I Opstetricija
    |May 1, 1976
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Breech presentation deliveries have 8% perinatal mortality, significantly higher than the general rate. This is primarily due to complications in low-birth-weight infants, highlighting the need for active labor management.

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    International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics·1997

    Area of Science:

    • Obstetrics and Gynecology
    • Perinatology
    • Neonatology

    Context:

    • Breech presentations represent a significant obstetric challenge.
    • Analysis of 290 breech presentations over three years.
    • Comparison with general perinatal mortality rates.

    Purpose:

    • To analyze perinatal mortality in breech presentations.
    • To identify factors contributing to increased mortality.
    • To evaluate management strategies for breech deliveries.

    Summary:

    • Perinatal mortality for breech presentations is 8%, compared to 1.8% overall.
    • Increased mortality is linked to low birth weight (<2500g) infants, often premature (22%) or small-for-date (18%).
    • Active management of labor, avoiding extractions, is recommended over excessive Cesarean sections.

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    Impact:

    • Highlights the critical impact of prematurity and low birth weight on breech presentation outcomes.
    • Suggests that current Cesarean section rates may not adequately address the problem.
    • Advocates for a shift towards active management principles in breech labor to improve perinatal survival.