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Breech Presentation

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Definition: 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.  check the tags FEMALE & PREGNANCY    Other names Presentation, Breech; Labor Presentation, Breech; Fetal Presentation, Breech; Presentation, Frank Breech; Presentation, Breech Labor; Presentation, Breech Fetal; Breech, Incomplete; Breech, Complete; Breech Presentation, Frank; Breech Labor Presentation; Breech Fetal Presentation; Incomplete Breech; Frank Breech Presentation; Complete Breech

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