Hyperextension of Cervical Spines in Face Presentation Diagnosed by Fetal Sonography
Objective: Traditionally, face presentation is diagnosed by palpation of the fetal nose, chin, mouth and orbital ridges. The fetal occiput is usually in contact with the back because of the hyperextensive posture of the fetus. We report a case of face presentation which was diagnosed by the demonstr...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2005-06-01
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| Series: | Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1028455909601303 |