On the optimal method of delivery in breech presentation
Muth, H.; Hannemann, H.; Kropshofer, H.
Geburtshilfe und Frauenheilkunde 36(2): 163-168
1976
ISSN/ISBN: 0016-5751 PMID: 1254160 Document Number: 97451
Between 1966 and 1974, 90% of 581 single breech presentations were delivered vaginally. The incidence of Caesarean Section was 9.5%. The overall perinatal mortality was 14%. After elimination of premature deliveries under 1000 grams, stillbirth prior to labour and non-viable anomalies, the perinatal mortality was 5.6%. The perinatal mortality in infants over 2500 grams was 0.69%.