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  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Maternal-Fetal Medicine
  • Reproductive Medicine

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  • Breech presentation at term occurs in approximately 5% of births.
  • Limited research exists on effective induction methods for term breech presentations.
  • Vaginal delivery is often considered when the cervix is unfavorable (Bishop score < 6).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare delivery outcomes after induction using an intracervical dilatation balloon versus prostaglandin (PGE2) for term breech presentation.
  • To identify risk factors associated with induction failure in this population.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective single-center study (2000-2020) of women with term breech presentation, unfavorable cervix, and no contraindications to vaginal delivery.
  • Induction methods compared: intracervical dilatation balloon vs. prostaglandin (PGE2).
  • Primary endpoint: mode of delivery; induction failure defined as cesarean section.

Main Results:

  • 176 patients included (96 balloon, 80 prostaglandin).
  • Cesarean section rates were similar: 34.4% (balloon) vs. 26.3% (prostaglandin), p=0.24.
  • 50% of balloon group required additional prostaglandin maturation; induction failure linked to nulliparity and BMI > 30 kg/m².

Conclusions:

  • Mechanical induction (dilatation balloon) and prostaglandin (PGE2) show comparable cesarean rates for term breech presentation.
  • Mechanical methods frequently necessitate supplementary prostaglandin use, questioning their standalone efficacy.
  • Maternal factors like nulliparity and obesity (BMI > 30 kg/m²) are significant predictors of induction failure, independent of the induction method.