Curriculum of Obstetrics
TOPIC 28
FACE AND BROW PRESENTATION
RATIONALE
In the absence of a contracted pelvis, and with effective labor, successful vaginal delivery usually occurs. In cases with persistent brow and in some cases of face presentation, cesarean section may be needed. Accordingly, the knowledge and skills of the graduates should be updated so that they can diagnose and manage the complicated cases.
GOALS
l Recognize causes, types, positions, diagnosis, and management of face and brow presentation
l Ensure that graduates can competently diagnose and manage the face and brow presentation in order to reduce maternal and fetal mortality and morbidity
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of this course, the student will be able to:
l Define face and brow presentation
l List causes of face and brow presentation
l Recognize the types and positions of face and brow presentation
l Describe the complications that may be associated with face and brow presentation
l State how to diagnosis face and brow presentation
l List the different ways of managing face and brow presentation
CONTENT
l Definition of face and brow presentation
l Causes of face and brow presentation
l Mechanism of labor of face and brow presentation
l Diagnosis of face and brow presentation
l Management of face and brow presentation
