External cephalic version

Authors

  • Emilio Alberto Restrepo Baena Universidad de Antioquia
  • John Jairo Zuleta Tobón Universidad de Antioquia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17533/udea.iatreia.3542

Keywords:

External cephalic versión, Breech presentation

Abstract

A review is presented on the controversial subject of external cephalic version; this procedure has the purpose of attaining a vaginal delivery after correcting a breech presentation. Requirements and technical aspects are summarized; the reasons for discontinuing the attempt and for terminating pregnancy after It are included as well. Contraindications and complications are emphasized. It is concluded that research on the subject is required In order to gain clarity on the advisability of this version In the Colombian milieu.

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Author Biographies

Emilio Alberto Restrepo Baena, Universidad de Antioquia

Residente, Departamento de Obstetricia y Ginecología, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia.

John Jairo Zuleta Tobón, Universidad de Antioquia

Residente, Departamento de Obstetricia y Ginecología, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia.

Published

1994-01-19

How to Cite

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Restrepo Baena EA, Zuleta Tobón JJ. External cephalic version. Iatreia [Internet]. 1994 Jan. 19 [cited 2025 Jan. 22];7(1):pág. 47-51. Available from: https://revistas.udea.edu.co/index.php/iatreia/article/view/3542

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