Funic presentation as a complication of external cephalic version. A case report.

BACKGROUND

Breech presentation is associated with increased risk. External cephalic version (ECV) has been successful in decreasing the incidence of intrapartum breech presentation.

CASE

Funic presentation occurred as a complication of successful ECV.

CONCLUSION

The wide-spread use of version calls for increased surveillance for adverse sequelae. At the completion of ECV, ultrasound analysis, pelvic examination and fetal heart rate monitoring are appropriate to exclude serious cord complications.