Breech presentation occurs in 3 to 4% of term pregnancies and it is the most frequent indication for a cesarean section.
Breech presentation occurs in 3 to 4% of term pregnancies and it is the most frequent indication for a cesarean section. 12% of c-sections are directly due to a breech presentation. A recent study looked at success rates of external cephalic version both with and without anesthesia. It was found that regional anesthesia was associated with higher success rates of external cephalic version in comparison to external cephalic version without anesthesia.
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S1E4: Dr. Kristina Adams-Waldorf: Pandemics, pathogens and perseverance
July 16th 2020This episode of Pap Talk by Contemporary OB/GYN features an interview with Dr. Kristina Adams-Waldorf, Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Adjunct Professor in Global Health at the University of Washington (UW) School of Medicine in Seattle.
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