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(O64.8) Obstructed labour due to other malposition and malpresentation
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1 080 256 in individuals diagnosis obstructed labour due to other malposition and malpresentation confirmed
2 687 deaths with diagnosis obstructed labour due to other malposition and malpresentation
Diagnosis obstructed labour due to other malposition and malpresentation is diagnosed Prevalent in Women Only
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Men receive the diagnosis obstructed labour due to other malposition and malpresentation
0 (No mortality)Died from this diagnosis.
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1 080 256
Women receive the diagnosis obstructed labour due to other malposition and malpresentation
2 687 (0.2 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease obstructed labour due to other malposition and malpresentation - Men aged 0 and Women aged 30-34
No Cases of the Disease Obstructed labour due to other malposition and malpresentation identified in Men
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-14, 50-69, 75-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 15-49, 70-74
Disease Features obstructed labour due to other malposition and malpresentation
Absence or low individual and public risk
Obstructed labour due to other malposition and malpresentation - what does this mean
Obstructed labour due to other malposition and malpresentation is a condition in which the fetus is unable to pass through the birth canal due to an abnormal position or presentation of the fetus. this can occur when the fetus is breech, is in an oblique position, or is facing the wrong direction. it can also occur if the fetus is too large for the mother's pelvis, or if the mother's pelvic bones are too close together.
What happens during the disease - obstructed labour due to other malposition and malpresentation
Obstructed labour is caused when the baby is unable to pass through the birth canal due to a malposition or malpresentation of the baby. this can be caused by the baby’s head or body being in the wrong position in the pelvis, or the baby being in a breech or transverse position. in addition, the size of the baby or the size of the mother’s pelvis can be a factor in causing obstructed labour.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination of the patient
- Ultrasound scan to assess fetus position
- X-ray to detect the size and shape of the pelvis
- Blood tests to check for any infections
- CT scan to check for any abnormalities in the pelvis
- MRI scan to detect any abnormalities in the uterus
- Uterine contractions to assess the strength of the labour
- Amniotic fluid analysis to check for any infection or abnormalities
- Fetal heart rate monitoring to assess the health of the fetus
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal: To reduce the obstruction of labour due to malposition and malpresentation.
- Ensure the mother is well hydrated and nourished.
- Monitor the mother's vital signs.
- Perform an ultrasound to determine the position of the baby.
- Administer medications to relax the uterus and facilitate delivery.
- Manually reposition the baby if necessary.
- Perform an episiotomy to widen the birth canal.
- Use forceps or vacuum extraction to assist in delivery.
- Perform a caesarean section if necessary.
6 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Obstructed labour due to other malposition and malpresentation - Prevention
Obstructed labour due to other malposition and malpresentation can be prevented through prenatal care and monitoring, which can help to identify risk factors and provide interventions to reduce the likelihood of the baby being in an abnormal position at the time of delivery. additionally, proper antenatal education and counseling can provide expectant mothers with information on the importance of timely and appropriate care during labour.