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[Face presentation: retrospective study of 32 cases at term].
G Ducarme1, P-F Ceccaldi, V Chesnoy
1Service de Gynécologie-Obstétrique, Institut Mère-Enfant Alix-de-Champagne, CHU de Reims, France. g.ducarme@gmail.com
Gynecologie, Obstetrique & Fertilite
|April 25, 2006
Summary
Face presentation is a rare pregnancy complication. Conservative management is effective, with low maternal and fetal risks, especially in mento-anterior presentations.
Area of Science:
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Perinatology
Background:
- Face presentation is an uncommon obstetric complication.
- Identifying predisposing factors and understanding outcomes is crucial for management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate etiologic factors of face presentation.
- To analyze diagnostic circumstances, obstetric management, and complications.
- To evaluate maternal and fetal prognosis in face presentation cases.
Main Methods:
- A retrospective study of 32 face presentation cases over 12 years.
- Data collected from maternity wards in Reims and Troyes.
Main Results:
- Incidence of face presentation was 0.7 per 1000 deliveries.
- Spontaneous vaginal delivery occurred in 73% of mento-anterior cases.
- Cesarean section was necessary for all mento-posterior presentations.
- No increased maternal or fetal mortality/morbidity with vaginal delivery.
Conclusions:
- Face presentation is associated with specific predisposing obstetric factors.
- Conservative management demonstrates effectiveness.
- Low rates of fetal and maternal mortality and morbidity support current management strategies.
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