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Acupuncture for breech version: principles, technique, mode of action and utility--a literature review
Nicolas Sananès1, Christophe Vayssière, Christine Helmlinger
1CMCO-SIHCUS, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Schiltigheim, France. nsananes@hotmail.com
Objective:
Version to correct breech presentation at term remains important, because feet-first vaginal delivery of a baby is associated with a higher risk of fetal morbidity and mortality.
Method:
The technique consists of puncture at point B67. This technique is thought to work by increasing the probability of the fetus turning by increasing active fetal movements.
Results:
Five randomised studies evaluating the value of acupuncture in cases of siege presentation indicate that this method tended to be effective. However, no placebo-controlled study has been carried out.
Conclusion:
Acupuncture should be attempted in cases of breech presentation.
