Intrapartum ultrasound for the diagnosis of cephalic malpositions and malpresentations

• Published in: American journal of obstetrics & gynecology MFM Vol. 3; no. 6; p. 100438
• Main Author: Gimovsky, Alexis C.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Elsevier Inc 01.11.2021
• Subjects: asynclitism; Delivery, Obstetric; Female; Fetus; Humans; Infant, Newborn; intrapartum sonography; intrapartum ultrasound; Labor Presentation; malposition; malpresentation; Pregnancy; Ultrasonography; Ultrasonography, Prenatal; intrapartum ultrasound; asynclitism; intrapartum sonography; malposition; malpresentation

Fetuses with malpresentation and malposition during labor represent important clinical challenges. Women with fetuses presenting with malpresentation or malposition are at risk of increased perinatal complications, such as cesarean delivery, failure of operative vaginal delivery, neonatal acidemia,...