ICD-11 classes
19 Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period
Fetus or newborn affected by maternal factors or by...
KA05 — Fetus or newborn affected by certain complications of...
KA05.0 — Fetus or newborn affected by breech delivery or extraction

ICD-11 KA05.0 — Fetus or newborn affected by breech delivery or extraction

Breech presentation refers to a fetus that is lying with its bottom downwards. There are three different types of breech presentation: breech with extended legs (frank), fully flexed legs (complete), or footling (incomplete) with one or both thighs extended. Breech presentation is associated with an increased risk of intrapartum trauma or asphyxia, and caesarean section is a common mode of delivery to reduce birth-related complications.

The diagnosis includes nothing.

The diagnosis excludes nothing.

It has no clarifying diagnoses.