Posterior Asynclitism: Causes, Clinical Signs, and Obstetric Management
1. Introduction to Posterior Asynclitism Posterior asynclitism refers to a specific obstetric malposition during labor where the fetal head enters the maternal pelvis in a tilted, asymmetrical manner, with the posterior parietal bone presenting first. This lateral deflection of the fetal head causes the sagittal suture to deviate anteriorly toward the maternal symphysis pubis. Identifying … Read more