Knee-chest position

Position used in a number of medical situations From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The knee-chest position or genupectoral position is a position used in a number of medical situations including gynecological examination and surgery, lumbar spine surgery,[2][3][4] repair of vesico-vaginal fistula (VVF) by Sims's saucerisation procedure, labor and delivery for which it is recommended in those with a cord prolapse until delivery can occur,[1] and administering enemas.[5][6]

The knee-chest position [1]

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