Professional
Technical
IVT
Compound presentation
Fetal presentation where an extremity presents alongside the main presenting part.
Full Definition
An uncommon obstetric presentation occurring in 0.1% of deliveries, where a fetal hand, arm, or foot prolaspes alongside the presenting fetal head or breech. Most commonly involves a hand presenting with the vertex. While many cases resolve spontaneously during labor progression, persistent compound presentation may require manual repositioning or cesarean delivery to prevent birth trauma and obstructed labor.
Usage
Usage note: Often resolves spontaneously; intervention depends on labor progress.
In Context
- "Vaginal examination revealed compound presentation with fetal hand alongside the vertex." — Labor examination note
- "The compound presentation resolved spontaneously as labor progressed to full dilation." — Delivery progress note
Also known as
combined presentation
Don't confuse with
cord prolapse
limb prolapse