Ritodrine in external cephalic version: is it effective and safe? [PDF]
Obstetrics & Gynecology Science, 2022 Objective The external cephalic version (ECV) has been shown to lower the likelihood of cesarean section requirements among pregnant women with breech presentations.
Sin Ae Kim +6 more
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Prediction of Success in External Cephalic Version under Tocolysis: Still a Challenge [PDF]
Acta Médica Portuguesa, 2015 Introduction: External cephalic version is a procedure of fetal rotation to a cephalic presentation through manoeuvres applied to the maternal abdomen.
Carolina Vaz de Macedo +2 more
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External Cephalic Version—A Chance for Vaginal Delivery at Breech Presentation [PDF]
Medicina, 2022 Background and Objectives: In recent years, the rate of caesarean section (CS) has increased constantly. Although vaginal breech delivery has a long history, breech presentation has become the third most common indication for CS.
Ionut Marcel Cobec +6 more
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Height of elevated fetal buttock for prediction of successful external cephalic version [PDF]
Obstetrics & Gynecology Science, 2020 ObjectiveTo increase the rate of successful external cephalic version (ECV) and to minimize the complications, it is important to identify the predictors of success.
Jun Yi Lee +9 more
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Successful Vaginal Delivery after External Cephalic Version in a Woman with a Large Partial Uterine Septum [PDF]
Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2021 Septate uteri have been associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes including spontaneous abortion, preterm delivery, and malpresentation. It is unclear if uterine septa are associated with infertility.
Kristen E. Park +3 more
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Strategies to reduce cesarean deliveries: surveying Polish midwives and midwifery students on external cephalic version practices [PDF]
BMC NursingObjectives This study aimed to evaluate the knowledge and experiences of Polish midwives regarding the external cephalic version (ECV), as well as to examine their practices related to this procedure and the perceived barriers to its implementation ...
Maisa Manasar-Dyrbuś +6 more
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The Effect of External Cephalic Version on Fetal Circulation: A Prospective Cohort Study [PDF]
Children, 2023 External cephalic version (ECV) is a cost-effective and safe treatment option for breech presentation at term. Following ECV, fetal well-being is assessed via a non-stress test (NST). An alternative option to identify signs of fetal compromise is via the
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Practical technique and clinical management guide for external cephalic version [PDF]
Obstetrics & Gynecology ScienceThe external cephalic version (ECV) is a manual procedure that rotates the fetus from breech to cephalic presentation through external abdominal manipulation.
Jun Takeda +7 more
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External cephalic version for a malpresenting first twin before labor: a prospective case seriesAJOG Global Reports at a Glance [PDF]
AJOG Global Reports, 2022 BACKGROUND: In twin pregnancies where the presenting twin is not cephalic, cesarean delivery is the standard of care. External cephalic version (ECV) has been used for malpresenting singleton pregnancies with low risk of complications.
Laura Felder, MD +2 more
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Factors Associated with Attempted External Cephalic Version for Fetal Malpresentation at Term [PDF]
American Journal of Perinatology Reports, 2019 Objective To assess differences in patient characteristics between women who did and did not undergo attempted external cephalic version (ECV) for fetal malpresentation at term.
Meghana Limaye +5 more
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