management
Last reviewed 01/2018
A woman with a diagnosis of transverse or oblique lie after 37 weeks should be admitted to hospital.
The following should be excluded:
- praevia
- twins
- foetal anomaly
- pelvic tumour
- polyhydramnios
The following therapies are available:
- external version
- stabilising induction
- elective caesarian section
There is a risk of cord presentation and prolapse. Under such circumstances an immediate caesarian section is essential.