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Abstract
The combination of prematurity and breech presentation subjects the fetus to great danger of death or birth trauma. Fetal mortality associated with breech presentation is 10 times higher when prematurity is added. Liberalization of indications for cesarean section is recommended as one way of improving fetal survival and lowering fetal morbidity associated with this abnormal fetal position.
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Lawrence L. Hester
Dr. Hester is professor and chairman, department of obstetrics and gynecology, Medical College of South Carolina, Charleston.