1.
J Gen Intern Med
; 25(1): 9, 2010 Jan.
Artículo
en Inglés
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-20016953
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Obstet Gynecol
; 104(5 Pt 2): 1154-6, 2004 Nov.
Artículo
en Inglés
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-15516434
RESUMEN
BACKGROUND: Femoral fractures due to birth trauma are extremely rare. External cephalic version is considered a relatively safe alternative when dealing with breech presentation, but it can be associated with complications. CASE: This patient underwent elective cephalic version for breech presentation at 36 weeks of gestation. Due to concerns of fetal distress after the version, a cesarean delivery was performed. The newborn had a bruised leg at delivery, and X-ray studies confirmed a distal femoral corner fracture. CONCLUSION: This case demonstrates another risk of external cephalic version. Physicians and patients should be aware of this potential complication.