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By Arambam.Aruna
posterior
position
Occipito
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Definition:In a vertex presentation where the
occiput is placed posteriorly over the sacro iliac joint or directly over the sacrum, it is called an occipito posterior position
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INCIDENCE
- 10% at onset of labour.- During pregnancy(30-40%)- Early in labour(10-20%)- Late in labour(1-2%)
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POSITION
Right OP is common than left OP because
- Dextro rotation of the uterus- Diminished left oblique
diametre by the presence of sigmoid colon
The right oblique diameter is slightly longer than the left one.
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Aetiology
The shape of the pelvis: (85%)anthropoid and android pelvises are the most common cause of occipito-posterior due to narrow fore-pelvis.
Others(15%) Maternal kyphosis: The
convexity of the foetal back fits with the concavity of the lumbar kyphosis.
High pelvic inclination Abnormal uterine
contraction Anterior insertion of the
placenta: the foetus usually faces the placenta (doubtful).
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Fetal factor contributing to deflexion of head e.g brachy cephaly
Other causes of malpresentations: as – placenta praevia,
– pelvic tumours,
– pendulous abdomen,
– polyhydramnios,
– multiple pregnancy.
Idiopathic(10-30%)
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Type
Primary: It occure late in pregnancy before the onset of labour. It occur in association with anthropoid pelvis
Secondary: It develops during labour and in association with android pelvis
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ANTENATAL DIAGNOSIS
ON INSPECTION:- There is a saucer shaped depression
at or just below the umbilicus- The depression is created by the
dip between the head and the lower limbs of the fetus
- The outline created by the high unengaged head can look like a full bladder
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ON PALPATION:- The breech is easily palpated at
the fundus, the back is difficult to palpate as it is adjacent to the maternal spine.
- Limbs can be felt on both side of midline
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ON AUSCULTATION:
- The fetal head is not well flexed so the chest is thrust forward, so F.H.S can be heard at midline
- Sometime F.H.S can be heard more easily at the flank on the same side of the back
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Mechanism of labourSL.NO NAME
1 Flexion
2 Internal rotation of head
3 Crowning
4 Extension
5 Restitution
6 Internal rotation of shoulder
7 Internal rotation of head
8 Lateral flexion
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Criteria:- Lie – longitudinal- Presentation- vertex- Attitude- deflexed head- Denominator- Occiput- Position- ROP, LOP- Presenting part- Middle or
anterior part of left parietal bone
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The occipito frontal diameter of 11.5cm lies in the right oblique diameter of pelvic brime. The occiput points to the right sacro iliac joint and sinciput to left ileopectineal eminance
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1. Flexion: Decend takes place with increase flexion and occiput is the leading part
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2. Internal rotation of head: Occiput reaches the pelvic floor 1st and rotate forward 3/8th of a circle along the right side of pelvis to lie under symphysis pubis. The shoulder follows turning 2/8th of a circle from left to right oblique diameter
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Crowning: Occiput escape under the pubic arch and the head is said to be crown
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4. Extension: Sinciput face and chin is born by a movement of extension and head is born
5. Restitution: Occiput turns 1/8th of the circle toward the right side and head realign itself with the shoulder.
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6. Internal rotation of the shoulder: shoulder enter the pelvis in right oblique diameter , the anterior shoulder reaches the pelvic floor 1st and rotate forward 1/8th of a circle along the left side
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7. Lateral flexion – Anterior shoulder escape under the symphysis pubis and posterior shoulder sweap the perineum and the baby is born by a movement of lateral flexion
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Early diagnosisCareful monitoring of labourJudicious and timely interference
Watchful expectancy Early caesarean section
Associated complication
- Contracted pelvis
- Post CS pregnancy
- Big baby- Pre-eclampsia
Persistant occipito posterior position
Anterior rotation of occiput(3/8)th
spontaneous
Ventous/ Forcep
Adequate size of pelvis
and fetal status
Mal rotation
Non rotation
Incomplete forward rotation
Occipito sacreal position
Pelvisadequate
Pelvisinadequate
LSCS
Head aboveischeal spine
Head below the levelOf ischeal spine
LSCS/manualRotation and forcep delivery
forcep delivery
Oblique posterior arrest
Deep transversearrest
Baby deathPelvic adequatePelvic inadequate
forcep Ventous delivery
LSCScraniotomy
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MECHANISM OF LABOUR IN UNFAVOURABLE CONDITION
In unfavourable condition , the occiput fails to rotate , the cause may be
– deflexion of head
– weak uterine contraction
– faulty shape of pelvis
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1. In complete forward rotation i.e in case of mild deflexion of head the occiput rotates 1/8th of a circle anteriorly and the saggital suture comes to lie in bispinous diameter and further anterior rotation is impossible and is called as deep transverse arrest
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2. NON ROTATION- Both sinciput and occiput touches the pelvic floor simultaneously due to moderate deflexion of head resulting in non rotation of occiput.this condition is called as oblique posterior arrest
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3. MAL ROTATION: In severe deflexion, the sinciput touches the pelvic floor 1st resulting in anterior rotation of sinciput 1/8th of a circle and putting the occiput in the sacreal hallow.This position is term as occipito sacreal position
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4. In favourable condition i,e with the average size of baby , good uterine contraction and with adequate pelvis spontaneous delivery may occur as face to pubis delivery. In unfavourable condition when arrest occure it is called as occipito sacreal arrest
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Management of OPPPrinciple: strict vigilance with watchful expectancy hoping for descent and
anterior rotation of the occiput Timely diagnosis judicious and timely interference
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MANUAL ROTATION:PROCEDURE:-Patient should be place in lithotomy position and general anaesthesia should be given - Strict aseptic technique and catheterize the bladder- Vaginal examination and detect the direction of occiput
Step IGriping the hand: The corresponding hand is
introduce in the vagina in a cone shape manner after separating labia by 2 finger of the other hand.
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In occipito transverse position the four finger are push in to the sacreal hollow to be placed over the posterior parietal bone and the thumb is place over the anterior parietal bone
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In oblique posterior position the 4th finger of partially supinated are place over the occiput and the thumb is place over the sinciput
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STEP IIROTATION OF THE HEAD Attempt is made to make the head flex. The head is to be rotated to
bring the occiput to the anterior side along the shortage route , simultaneously the back of fetus is rotated by the external hand from the flanks to the midline
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STEPIIIAPPLICATION OF FORCEP Following the rotation of the head when the right hand is placed on
the left side of pelvis left blade of forcep is to be introduce. When the left hand is used, it is
place on the right side of pelvis after rotation as such the right blade is to be introduce 1st and the left blade is then to be introduce underlying the right blade
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Complications
Premature rupture of membranes or its rupture early in labour.
Increased incidence of perinatal mortality.
Cord presentation and prolapse:
A high head predispose to early spontaneous rupture of the membrane, which together with an ill fitting presenting part, may result cord prolapse
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Prolonged labour due to hypotonic or hypertonic inertia.
Obstructed labour with higher incidence of rupture uterus.
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Increased incidence of instrumental and operative delivery.
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Increased incidence of trauma to the genital tract.
Increased incidence of postpartum haemorrhage and puerperal infection
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Bibliography- Fraser and Cooper. Myles textbook of midwives.14th
edition.churchill livingstone publication.philadelphia2007. page no 551-557
- Dutta D.C. Text book of obstetrics.6th edition. New central book publication. kolkata 2006. page no 365-374
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