Vaginal delivery of the term breech. A preliminary report.

A total of 150 term uncomplicated breech deliveries were selected for a prospective study. Although 223 women were selected for analysis, subsequent complications required that 73 women be excluded. A predetermined protocol was utilized for the management of 81 women, while 69 women qualified for the control group. Analysis of the results clearly demonstrated the value of a well-defined management program.