To determine the rate of success of external cephalic version in low risk breech presentations and possible factors affecting its success in POF hospital, Wah Cantt.
Abstract Background The caesarean section rate is on the rise for various reasons. One of the reason is breech presentation . External cephalic version is a procedure to manipulate the baby from breech to cephalic presentation externally through the maternal abdomen under USG guidance ....
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| author | Noreen Majeed Shabana Kalsoom Faiza Safdar Shazia Rafique Shamsa Tariq Saana Bibi |
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Background
The caesarean section rate is on the rise for various reasons. One of the reason is breech presentation . External cephalic version is a procedure to manipulate the baby from breech to cephalic presentation externally through the maternal abdomen under USG guidance . Success in ECV decreases the breech presentation and hence caesarean section rate .
Methods
This retrospective study was conducted by Wah Medical College in POF hospital from10 Oct 2015- 10 Oct 2019 after approval from the ethical committee .
It included 56 low risk singleton breech presentations from 36 wks- 40 wks after taking their informed consent While those with < than 36 wks (primis) and >40 wks gestation, refusal to ECV , with absolute contraindication to ECV& with medical and obstetric complications (ie scarred uterus, liquor <than 8 cm & > than 17 cm, fetal growth restriction, preclampsia, gestational diabetes & abnormal cardiotocography) were excluded from the study. ECV was performed by single obstetrician in labour room with facilities of cardiotocograph and emergency caesarean section. Cardiotocography of the fetus for 30-40 min was done just before & after the procedure of ECV. ECV was declared successful on cofirming head of the fetus occupying the lower uterine segment on ultrasound. .Number of successful ECVs & specific factors of the women & the baby (age . parity, amniotic fluid index ,type of breech, engagement of breech, position of back of baby) were chosen to observe their effect on success of ECV.
Results
External cephalic version was successful in 27 (48.2%) & unsuccessful in 29 (51.8%)of women .Multiparity , unengaged breech & type of breech (complete flexed) ( with p values .001, .000 & .001 respectively) had statistically significant positive association with successful external cephalic version.
Conclusion
ECV should be offered to all women with low risk breech presentations. Knowledge of factors predictive of ECV success can be utilized in selecting cases for ECV &counselling the women regarding the success and failure of ECV. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-ada115649cc143d7a257402cc6ae37412022-12-21T23:59:22ZengRawalpindi Medical UniversityJournal of Rawalpindi Medical College1683-35621683-35702021-06-0125210.37939/jrmc.v25i2.1507To determine the rate of success of external cephalic version in low risk breech presentations and possible factors affecting its success in POF hospital, Wah Cantt.Noreen Majeed0Shabana KalsoomFaiza SafdarShazia RafiqueShamsa TariqSaana BibiWah medical collegeAbstract Background The caesarean section rate is on the rise for various reasons. One of the reason is breech presentation . External cephalic version is a procedure to manipulate the baby from breech to cephalic presentation externally through the maternal abdomen under USG guidance . Success in ECV decreases the breech presentation and hence caesarean section rate . Methods This retrospective study was conducted by Wah Medical College in POF hospital from10 Oct 2015- 10 Oct 2019 after approval from the ethical committee . It included 56 low risk singleton breech presentations from 36 wks- 40 wks after taking their informed consent While those with < than 36 wks (primis) and >40 wks gestation, refusal to ECV , with absolute contraindication to ECV& with medical and obstetric complications (ie scarred uterus, liquor <than 8 cm & > than 17 cm, fetal growth restriction, preclampsia, gestational diabetes & abnormal cardiotocography) were excluded from the study. ECV was performed by single obstetrician in labour room with facilities of cardiotocograph and emergency caesarean section. Cardiotocography of the fetus for 30-40 min was done just before & after the procedure of ECV. ECV was declared successful on cofirming head of the fetus occupying the lower uterine segment on ultrasound. .Number of successful ECVs & specific factors of the women & the baby (age . parity, amniotic fluid index ,type of breech, engagement of breech, position of back of baby) were chosen to observe their effect on success of ECV. Results External cephalic version was successful in 27 (48.2%) & unsuccessful in 29 (51.8%)of women .Multiparity , unengaged breech & type of breech (complete flexed) ( with p values .001, .000 & .001 respectively) had statistically significant positive association with successful external cephalic version. Conclusion ECV should be offered to all women with low risk breech presentations. Knowledge of factors predictive of ECV success can be utilized in selecting cases for ECV &counselling the women regarding the success and failure of ECV.https://www.journalrmc.com/index.php/JRMC/article/view/1507External cephalic versionfactors affecting success of external cephalic version |
| spellingShingle | Noreen Majeed Shabana Kalsoom Faiza Safdar Shazia Rafique Shamsa Tariq Saana Bibi To determine the rate of success of external cephalic version in low risk breech presentations and possible factors affecting its success in POF hospital, Wah Cantt. Journal of Rawalpindi Medical College External cephalic version factors affecting success of external cephalic version |
| title | To determine the rate of success of external cephalic version in low risk breech presentations and possible factors affecting its success in POF hospital, Wah Cantt. |
| title_full | To determine the rate of success of external cephalic version in low risk breech presentations and possible factors affecting its success in POF hospital, Wah Cantt. |
| title_fullStr | To determine the rate of success of external cephalic version in low risk breech presentations and possible factors affecting its success in POF hospital, Wah Cantt. |
| title_full_unstemmed | To determine the rate of success of external cephalic version in low risk breech presentations and possible factors affecting its success in POF hospital, Wah Cantt. |
| title_short | To determine the rate of success of external cephalic version in low risk breech presentations and possible factors affecting its success in POF hospital, Wah Cantt. |
| title_sort | to determine the rate of success of external cephalic version in low risk breech presentations and possible factors affecting its success in pof hospital wah cantt |
| topic | External cephalic version factors affecting success of external cephalic version |
| url | https://www.journalrmc.com/index.php/JRMC/article/view/1507 |
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