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Obstetric and Gynecological Nursing - The Carter Center

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10.4 Version<br />

Version is the manipulation of the fetus to obtain a more<br />

favorable presentation of the baby.<br />

E.g. From breech to vertex<br />

Type of Version<br />

External version - Used to change the presentation in to<br />

cephalic.<br />

Internal version - Used to make the presentation in to breech<br />

<strong>and</strong> extract the baby.<br />

10.4.1 Internal Version<br />

It is the direct manipulation of the fetus inside the uterus. It is<br />

usually done to convert the malpresentation of second twin.<br />

Internal version poses significant risk to the fetus <strong>and</strong> is now<br />

done only in extreme emergencies, such as profound fetal<br />

distress with a prolapsed cored or the need for the immediate<br />

delivery of a second twin when there is not enough time for<br />

caesarian delivery.<br />

In this procedure the physician reaches up into the uterine<br />

cavity grapes feet of the fetus <strong>and</strong> draws them through the<br />

cervix <strong>and</strong> delivers the fetus as in breech presentation. This<br />

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