Fetus must be in a frank or complete breech presentation.
Gestational age should be at least 36 weeks.
Estimated fetal weight should be between 2500 and 3800 g.
Fetal head must be flexed.
Maternal pelvis must be adequately large, as assessed by x-ray pelvimetry* or tested by prior delivery of a reasonably large baby.
There must be no other maternal or fetal indication for cesarean section.
Anesthesiologist must be in attendance.
Obstetrician must be experienced.
Assistant must be scrubbed and prepared to guide the fetal head into the pelvis.
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