Anesth Pain Med.  2008 Jan;3(1):59-61.

External Cephalic Version Attempted under Epidural Anesthesia : Case reports

• Lim KJ
• Lee YS
• Park KS
• Do SH

Abstract

Recently, the external cephalic version procedure has attracted attention as an alternative for the operative or vaginal delivery of a breech-presenting fetus. Although this procedure has many benefits, including its comparative safety and economical efficiency, it is not free from complications. We report two cases of external versions attempted under epidural anesthesia. These cases demonstrate that the use of a neuraxial blockade during a version attempt can provide the appropriate conditions necessary for this procedure, as well as the ability to deal with complications in a timely and safe manner.

Keyword

breech presentation; epidural anesthesia; external cephalic version

MeSH Terms

Anesthesia, Epidural
Breech Presentation
Female
Fetus
Pregnancy
Version, Fetal