Is routine cesarean section necessary for vertex-breech and vertex-transverse twin gestations? 1984

F A Chervenak, and R E Johnson, and R L Berkowitz, and P Grannum, and J C Hobbins

Ninety-three vertex-breech and 42 vertex-transverse twin gestations were managed at Yale-New Haven Medical Center during a 5-year period. Antepartum diagnosis of twin gestation occurred in 93% of the cases, and diagnosis was made before delivery of the second twin in 97% of the cases. Seventy-two (78%) of the vertex-breech and 22 (53%) of the vertex-transverse twins were delivered vaginally. Breech extraction was used for delivery of 76 second twins. Below a birth weight of 1,500 gm, there were six neonatal deaths, four cases of documented intraventricular hemorrhage, and a 67% occurrence of depressed 5-minute Apgar scores. Above a birth weight of 1,500 gm, there were no cases of neonatal death or documented intraventricular hemorrhage and a 5% occurrence of moderately depressed 5-minute Apgar scores. Birth trauma occurred in a 3,420 gm second twin delivered by breech extraction. This infant suffered a greenstick fracture of the right clavicle and a nondisplaced fracture of the right humerus that was not associated with permanent residual injury. We think that, for birth weights greater than 1,500 gm, routine cesarean section for vertex-breech or vertex-transverse twin gestation may not be necessary.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D007226 Infant Mortality Postnatal deaths from BIRTH to 365 days after birth in a given population. Postneonatal mortality represents deaths between 28 days and 365 days after birth (as defined by National Center for Health Statistics). Neonatal mortality represents deaths from birth to 27 days after birth. Neonatal Mortality,Mortality, Infant,Postneonatal Mortality,Infant Mortalities,Mortalities, Infant,Mortalities, Neonatal,Mortalities, Postneonatal,Mortality, Neonatal,Mortality, Postneonatal,Neonatal Mortalities,Postneonatal Mortalities
D007231 Infant, Newborn An infant during the first 28 days after birth. Neonate,Newborns,Infants, Newborn,Neonates,Newborn,Newborn Infant,Newborn Infants
D007746 Labor Presentation The position or orientation of the FETUS at near term or during OBSTETRIC LABOR, determined by its relation to the SPINE of the mother and the birth canal. The normal position is a vertical, cephalic presentation with the fetal vertex flexed on the NECK. Fetal Presentation,Presentation, Fetal,Fetal Malpresentation,Fetal Malpresentations,Malpresentation, Fetal,Presentation, Labor
D011247 Pregnancy The status during which female mammals carry their developing young (EMBRYOS or FETUSES) in utero before birth, beginning from FERTILIZATION to BIRTH. Gestation,Pregnancies
D001720 Birth Injuries Mechanical or anoxic trauma incurred by the infant during labor or delivery. Injuries, Birth,Birth Injury,Injury, Birth
D001724 Birth Weight The mass or quantity of heaviness of an individual at BIRTH. It is expressed by units of pounds or kilograms. Birthweight,Birth Weights,Birthweights,Weight, Birth,Weights, Birth
D001946 Breech Presentation A malpresentation of the FETUS at near term or during OBSTETRIC LABOR with the fetal cephalic pole in the fundus of the UTERUS. There are three types of breech: the complete breech with flexed hips and knees; the incomplete breech with one or both hips partially or fully extended; the frank breech with flexed hips and extended knees. Fetal Presentation, Breech,Labor Presentation, Breech,Presentation, Breech,Complete Breech,Frank Breech Presentation,Incomplete Breech,Breech Fetal Presentation,Breech Labor Presentation,Breech Presentation, Frank,Breech, Complete,Breech, Incomplete,Presentation, Breech Fetal,Presentation, Breech Labor,Presentation, Frank Breech
D002585 Cesarean Section Extraction of the FETUS by means of abdominal HYSTEROTOMY. Abdominal Delivery,Delivery, Abdominal,C-Section (OB),Caesarean Section,Postcesarean Section,Abdominal Deliveries,C Section (OB),C-Sections (OB),Caesarean Sections,Cesarean Sections,Deliveries, Abdominal
D005113 Extraction, Obstetrical Extraction of the fetus by means of obstetrical instruments. Extraction, Obstetric,Extractions, Obstetric,Extractions, Obstetrical,Obstetric Extraction,Obstetric Extractions,Obstetrical Extraction,Obstetrical Extractions
D005260 Female Females

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