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External Cephalic Version: Is it an Effective and Safe Procedure?

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Successful external cephalic version: factors predicting vaginal birth.

Pei Shan Lim¹, Beng Kwang Ng¹, Anizah Ali²

¹Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, UKM Medical Centre, Malaysia.

Thescientificworldjournal

|March 4, 2014

Summary

Successful external cephalic version (ECV) in breech presentation can lead to higher rates of C-sections and complications. Extended breech presentation and adequate amniotic fluid index (AFI) predict higher vaginal birth rates post-ECV.

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Area of Science:

Obstetrics and Gynecology
Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Background:

External cephalic version (ECV) is a procedure to turn a fetus from a breech to a cephalic presentation.
Successful ECV aims to increase the likelihood of vaginal birth and reduce cesarean delivery rates.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate maternal and fetal outcomes following successful external cephalic version (ECV).
To identify factors predicting vaginal birth after a successful ECV procedure.

Main Methods:

Retrospective review of 67 successful ECV cases at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre (UKMMC) from September 2008 to September 2010.
Comparison with a control group of singleton cephalic pregnancies matched for parity.
Analysis of maternal, fetal, and labor outcomes, including mode of delivery and complications.

Main Results:

Successful ECV was associated with a higher rate of post-term pregnancy, labor induction, operative delivery, and obstetrical complications.
Common adverse effects included spontaneous labor and transient cardiotocographic (CTG) changes; the reversion rate was 7.46%.
Previous extended breech presentation (vs. flexed breech) and an amniotic fluid index (AFI) of 13 or more were significantly associated with higher rates of vaginal birth.

Conclusions:

Patients undergoing successful ECV face increased risks of post-term pregnancy, labor induction, cesarean delivery, and obstetrical complications.
Predictive factors for vaginal birth post-ECV include extended breech presentation and an AFI ≥ 13.
These findings necessitate realistic counseling for patients regarding ECV outcomes and potential complications.