Background: To determine whether neuraxial anesthesia (NA) can improve the success rate of external cephalic version (ECV), and evaluate the clinical outcomes.
Jing Yang +8 more
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Comparison of external cephalic version outcomes among pregnant women with different gestational weight gains under combined neuraxial analgesia and tocolysis: a retrospective study [PDF]
Background External cephalic version (ECV) is an established method for reducing cesarean section rates in fetal malpresentation. While gestational weight gain (GWG) may influence ECV success, evidence remains limited.
Li Ma, Zizhu Wang, Jiurong Li, Shen Sun
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Clinical analysis of 40 cases of external cephalic version without anesthesia [PDF]
Objective This study aimed to investigate the success rate, complications, and success-related factors of external cephalic version (ECV) of singleton breech pregnancies after 37 gestational weeks without anesthesia.
Zheng Zhi, Lin Xi
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Prediction of Success in External Cephalic Version under Tocolysis: Still a Challenge
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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OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to assess and compare the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of Polish midwives and obstetricians concerning external cephalic version (ECV), with particular attention to how professional qualifications ...
Maisa Manasar-Dyrbus +5 more
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External cephalic version at 38 weeks' gestation at a specialized German single center. [PDF]
IntroductionCesarean section (CS) rates are increasing worldwide. One constant indication is the breech presentation at term. By offering external cephalic version (ECV) and vaginal breech delivery CS rates can be further reduced.ObjectiveThis study ...
Ann-Sophie Zielbauer +2 more
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Reviving external cephalic version: a review of its efficacy, safety, and technical aspects [PDF]
Currently, the rate of cesarean sections being performed in Korea is approximately 40%, with Korea ranking 4th among the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development countries with respect to cesarean deliveries.
Gwang Jun Kim
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Effect of Super-Specialization in External Cephalic Version: A Comparative Study
Background: The introduction of an experienced dedicated team is not a completely studied fact. Several studies reported a high external cephalic version (ECV) success rate when the procedure is executed by a single operator or a dedicated team.
Javier Sánchez-Romero +6 more
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Correlation of Obesity with External Cephalic Version Success among Women with One Previous Cesarean Delivery [PDF]
Objective Our aim was to assess the correlation of body mass index (BMI) with the success rate of external cephalic version (ECV) among women with one prior cesarean delivery.
Rodney McLaren Jr. +3 more
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External cephalic version — single-center experience
External cephalic version (ECV) is an alternative to caesarean section for abnormal fetal position. ECV is recommended by the most important scientific committees in the world. ECV complications are rare and occur in 6.1% of cases, however severe complications requiring urgent caesarean section are found in less than 0.4%.
Maciej, Kwiatek +5 more
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