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version /ver·sion/ (ver´zhun) 1. the act or process of turning or changing direction. 2. the situation of an organ or part in relation to an established normal position. 3. in gynecology, misalignment or tilting of the uterus. 4. in obstetrics, the manual turning of the fetus. 5. in opthalmology, rotation of the eyes in the same direction. bimanual version version by combined external and internal manipulation. bipolar version turning effected by acting upon both poles of the fetus, either by external or combined version. cephalic version turning of the fetus so that the head presents. combined version bimanual v. external version turning effected by outside manipulation. internal version turning effected by the hand or fingers inserted through the dilated cervix. pelvic version version by manipulation of the breech. podalic version conversion of a more unfavorable presentation into a footling presentation. spontaneous version one which occurs without aid from any extraneous force.
cephalic version Obstetrics The manipulative or spontaneous flipping of the fetus in the uterus so that the head presents to the opening of the birth canal. See External cephalic version. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The Role of External Cephalic Version in Modern Obstetrics. Scans are also used in relation to medical interventions such as external cephalic version (attempt to manually turn a breech baby), dystocia (slow to progress labor), late labor, cervical cerclage (suturing of a cervix that is too dilated too early in pregnancy), premature rupture of membrane (breaking the waters), or before cesarean section. When a baby is in the breech position, do you routinely perform external cephalic version (turning of the baby) after 37 weeks? |
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