Intrapartum external cephalic version of footling-breech presentation

Background. External cephalic version is attempted prior to the onset of labor. Women who present in labor with footling breech presentation are usually delivered by cesarean section. We present our experience of external version in women in labor. Material and methods. External cephalic version was attempted in thirteen patients in labor with footling breech presentation with the breech out of the pelvis. Results. The procedure was successful in twelve of the thirteen patients. Ten of them delivered vaginally. There were no maternal or neonatal complications. Conclusions. It may be reasonable to attempt external cephalic version in patients in labor prior to performing a cesarean section.