Definition
Presenting part of the fetus at birth.
Components
Data Element
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Data Element Concept (this item)Birth event—birth presentation
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Object ClassBirth event
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PropertyBirth presentation
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Conceptual DomainNone
Comments
Context:
Perinatal statistics:
Presentation types other than vertex are associated with higher rates of caesarean section, instrumental delivery, perinatal mortality and neonatal morbidity.
References
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