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Yerrabelli RS, Lee C, Palsgaard PK, Lauinger AR, Abdelsalam O, Jennings V. Prediction Models for Successful External Cephalic Version: An Updated Systematic Review. Am J Perinatol 2024; 41:e3210-e3240. [PMID: 37967871 DOI: 10.1055/a-2211-4806] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To review the decision aids currently available or being developed to predict a patient's odds that their external cephalic version (ECV) will be successful. STUDY DESIGN We searched PubMed/MEDLINE, Cochrane Central, and ClinicalTrials.gov from 2015 to 2022. Articles from a pre-2015 systematic review were also included. We selected English-language articles describing or evaluating models (prediction rules) designed to predict an outcome of ECV for an individual patient. Acceptable model outcomes included cephalic presentation after the ECV attempt and whether the ECV ultimately resulted in a vaginal delivery. Two authors independently performed article selection following PRISMA 2020 guidelines. Since 2015, 380 unique records underwent title and abstract screening, and 49 reports underwent full-text review. Ultimately, 17 new articles and 8 from the prior review were included. Of the 25 articles, 22 proposed one to two models each for a total of 25 models, while the remaining 3 articles validated prior models without proposing new ones. RESULTS Of the 17 new articles, 10 were low, 6 moderate, and 1 high risk of bias. Almost all articles were from Europe (11/25) or Asia (10/25); only one study in the last 20 years was from the United States. The models found had diverse presentations including score charts, decision trees (flowcharts), and equations. The majority (13/25) had no form of validation and only 5/25 reached external validation. Only the Newman-Peacock model (United States, 1993) was repeatedly externally validated (Pakistan, 2012 and Portugal, 2018). Most models (14/25) were published in the last 5 years. In general, newer models were designed more robustly, used larger sample sizes, and were more mathematically rigorous. Thus, although they await further validation, there is great potential for these models to be more predictive than the Newman-Peacock model. CONCLUSION Only the Newman-Peacock model is ready for regular clinical use. Many newer models are promising but require further validation. KEY POINTS · 25 ECV prediction models have been published; 14 were in the last 5 years.. · The Newman-Peacock model is currently the only one with sufficient validation for clinical use.. · Many newer models appear to perform better but await further validation..
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- Rahul Sai Yerrabelli
- Carle Illinois College of Medicine, The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, Illinois
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, Illinois
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Reading Hospital, Reading, Pennsylvania
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- Carle Illinois College of Medicine, The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, Illinois
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, Illinois
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- Carle Illinois College of Medicine, The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, Illinois
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, Illinois
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- Carle Illinois College of Medicine, The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, Illinois
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- Carle Illinois College of Medicine, The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, Illinois
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, Illinois
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Kabiri D, Haj Yahya R, Yahalomi S, Ezra Y. Impact of full vs empty urinary bladder on external cephalic version success: a randomized controlled trial. Am J Obstet Gynecol MFM 2023; 5:100991. [PMID: 38236701 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajogmf.2023.100991] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2023] [Revised: 04/11/2023] [Accepted: 04/26/2023] [Indexed: 01/23/2024]
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BACKGROUND External cephalic version is a procedure used to turn a fetus from a breech position to a cephalic position before delivery. The success rate of the external cephalic version can be affected by various factors; however, the effect of bladder volume on the success rate of the external cephalic version remains controversial. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to determine the effect of urinary bladder status (full or empty) on the success rate of the external cephalic version through a prospective randomized study. STUDY DESIGN This was a prospective randomized controlled trial conducted at a tertiary care obstetrical center. Overall, 70 women with a singleton breech presentation at term undergoing external cephalic version were randomly allocated into 2 groups: external cephalic version with an empty bladder and external cephalic version with a full bladder. The external cephalic version procedure was performed by experienced obstetricians under ultrasound guidance. The primary outcome was the success rate of the external cephalic version. RESULTS The success rate of the external cephalic version was 67.56% (25/37) in the full bladder group and 54.54% (18/33) in the empty bladder group, with no statistically significant difference between the groups (P=.26). In addition, the relative risk of successful external cephalic version was 1.23 (95% confidence interval, 0.84-1.81), indicating no significant difference. CONCLUSION This randomized controlled trial demonstrated that the presence of a full or empty urinary bladder does not significantly affect the success rate of the external cephalic version in women with singleton breech presentation at term. Our findings suggest that women undergoing an external cephalic version do not need to have a full bladder to improve the success rate of the procedure.
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- Doron Kabiri
- Hadassah Medical Organization and Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel (Dr Kabiri, Dr Yahya, Dr Yahalomi, and Dr Ezra).
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- Hadassah Medical Organization and Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel (Dr Kabiri, Dr Yahya, Dr Yahalomi, and Dr Ezra); Department of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, The Royal Women's Hospital, Parkville, Victoria, Australia (Dr Yahya)
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- Hadassah Medical Organization and Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel (Dr Kabiri, Dr Yahya, Dr Yahalomi, and Dr Ezra)
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- Hadassah Medical Organization and Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel (Dr Kabiri, Dr Yahya, Dr Yahalomi, and Dr Ezra)
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Harendarczyk L, Riche VP, Arthuis C, Chauviré-Drouard A, Leroy M, Bénard I, Thubert T, Winer N, Dochez V. Management of external cephalic version in France: A national practice survey. J Gynecol Obstet Hum Reprod 2021; 51:102239. [PMID: 34624512 DOI: 10.1016/j.jogoh.2021.102239] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2021] [Revised: 09/16/2021] [Accepted: 09/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The breech presentation represents 4,7% of deliveries at term. There is a method of external cephalic version (ECV) performed from 36 weeks of gestation. French guidelines for the clinical practice of ECV were published in 2020. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the national practices of ECV in French maternity units, especially on the use of tocolysis, 1 year after publication of the French clinical recommendations guidelines by the French national college of obstetricians and gynecologists (CNGOF). METHODS Data self-reported for this national descriptive study were collected from March to May 2021 by an online questionnaire distributed to all French maternities. The 25 items of the questionnaire collected information of maternity units, the general practice of ECV, use or not of tocolysis for ECV attempt and the relevance of a prospective study. RESULTS Of the 517 French maternity units, 150 (29%) responded to the online survey. 95,3% systematically performed ECV. A Kleihauer test was routinely performed in 71 units (49.7%). A tocolysis was associated with ECV attempt in 52.4% of cases. The drugs used were intravenous atosiban (30,7%), mainly in levels 2b and 3 maternity units, intravenous salbutamol (24%), other mode of administration of salbutamol (14,7%) and oral nifedipine (22,6%) mainly in levels 1 and 2a maternity units. Adverse effects were described in 20%, mainly with the use of salbutamol (73,3%). CONCLUSIONS 52.4% of the French maternity units surveyed used tocolysis for the ECV attempt, although it is systematically recommended. The choice of tocolytic drug differed according to the maternity units.
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- Service Evaluation Economique et Développement des Produits de Santé, Département Partenariats et Innovation, Direction de la Recherche, CHU de Nantes, Nantes, France
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- Service de Gynécologie-Obstétrique, CHU de Nantes, Nantes, France; Centre d'Investigation Clinique CIC 1413, INSERM, CHU de Nantes, Nantes, France
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- Plateforme de Biométries et Biostatistiques, CHU de Nantes, Nantes, France
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- Service Evaluation Economique et Développement des Produits de Santé, Département Partenariats et Innovation, Direction de la Recherche, CHU de Nantes, Nantes, France
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- Service de Gynécologie-Obstétrique, CHU de Nantes, Nantes, France; Centre d'Investigation Clinique CIC 1413, INSERM, CHU de Nantes, Nantes, France
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- Service de Gynécologie-Obstétrique, CHU de Nantes, Nantes, France; Centre d'Investigation Clinique CIC 1413, INSERM, CHU de Nantes, Nantes, France
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- Service de Gynécologie-Obstétrique, CHU de Nantes, Nantes, France; Centre d'Investigation Clinique CIC 1413, INSERM, CHU de Nantes, Nantes, France.
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Youssef A, Brunelli E, Fiorentini M, Lenzi J, Pilu G, El-Balat A. Breech progression angle: new feasible and reliable transperineal ultrasound parameter for assessment of fetal breech descent in birth canal. ULTRASOUND IN OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF ULTRASOUND IN OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY 2021; 58:609-615. [PMID: 33847431 DOI: 10.1002/uog.23649] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2021] [Revised: 03/20/2021] [Accepted: 03/26/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To assess the feasibility and reliability of transperineal ultrasound in the assessment of fetal breech descent in the birth canal, by measuring the breech progression angle (BPA). METHODS Women with a singleton pregnancy with the fetus in breech presentation between 34 and 41 weeks' gestation were recruited. Transperineal ultrasound images were acquired in the midsagittal view for each woman, twice by one operator and once by another. Each operator measured the BPA after anonymization of the transperineal ultrasound images. BPA was defined as the angle between a line running along the long axis of the pubic symphysis and another line extending from the most inferior portion of the pubic symphysis tangentially to the lowest recognizable fetal part in the maternal pelvis. Each operator was blinded to all other measurements performed for each woman. Intra- and interobserver reproducibility of BPA measurement was evaluated using the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC). To investigate the presence of any bias, intra- and interobserver agreement was also analyzed using Bland-Altman analysis. Student's t-test and Levene's W0 test were used to investigate whether a number of different clinical factors had an effect on systematic differences and homogeneity, respectively, between BPA measurements. RESULTS Overall, 44 women were included in the analysis. BPA was measured successfully by both operators on all images. Both intra- and interobserver agreement analyses showed excellent reproducibility in BPA measurement, with ICCs of 0.88 (95% CI, 0.80-0.93) and 0.83 (95% CI, 0.71-0.90), respectively. The mean difference between measurements was 0.4° (95% CI, -1.4 to 2.2°) for intraobserver repeatability and -0.4° (95% CI, -2.6 to 1.8°) for interobserver repeatability. The upper limits of agreement were 12.0° (95% CI, 8.9-15.1°) and 13.6° (95% CI, 9.9-17.3°) for intra- and interobserver repeatability, respectively. The lower limits of agreement were -11.2° (95% CI, -14.3 to -8.1°) and -14.4° (95% CI, -18.2 to -10.7°) for intra- and interobserver repeatability, respectively. No systematic difference between BPA measurements was found on either intra- or interobserver agreement analysis. None of the clinical factors examined (maternal body mass index, maternal age, gestational age at the ultrasound scan and parity) showed a statistically significant effect on intra- or interobserver reliability. CONCLUSIONS BPA represents a new feasible and highly reproducible measurement for the evaluation of fetal breech descent in the birth canal. Future studies assessing its usefulness in the prediction of successful external cephalic version and breech vaginal delivery are needed. © 2021 International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
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- A Youssef
- Obstetric Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, IRCCS Sant'Orsola-Malpighi University Hospital, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Obstetric Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, IRCCS Sant'Orsola-Malpighi University Hospital, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Obstetric Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, IRCCS Sant'Orsola-Malpighi University Hospital, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Section of Hygiene, Public Health and Medical Statistics, Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Obstetric Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, IRCCS Sant'Orsola-Malpighi University Hospital, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Goethe University Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Germany
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Zielbauer AS, Louwen F, Jennewein L. External cephalic version at 38 weeks' gestation at a specialized German single center. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0252702. [PMID: 34460836 PMCID: PMC8405029 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0252702] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2020] [Accepted: 05/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Introduction Cesarean 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. Objective This study aimed to analyze the ECV at 38 weeks of gestation with the associate uptake rate, predicting factors, success rate, and complications at a tertiary healthcare provider in Germany specializing in vaginal breech delivery. Methods We conducted a prospective cohort study with retrospective data acquisition. All women with a singleton fetus in breech presentation presenting after 34 weeks of gestation for counseling between 2013 and 2017 were included. ECV impact factors were analyzed using logistic regression. Results A total of 1,598 women presented for breech birth planning. ECV was performed on 353 patients. The overall success rate was 22.4%. A later week of gestation (odds ratio [OR] 1.69), an abundant amniotic fluid index (AFI score) (OR 5.74), fundal (OR 3.78) and anterior (OR 0.39) placental location, and an oblique lie (OR 9.08) were significantly associated with successful ECV in our population. No major complications were observed. The overall vaginal delivery rates could be increased to approximately 14% with ECV. Conclusion The demand for alternative birth modes other than CS for breech birth is high in the area of Frankfurt, Germany. Our study offers evidence of the safety of ECV at 38 weeks. Centers with expertise in vaginal breech delivery and ECV can reduce CS-rates. To further establish vaginal breech delivery and ECV as alternate options, the required knowledge and skill should be implemented in the revised curricula.
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- Ann-Sophie Zielbauer
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, School of Medicine, Goethe-University, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, School of Medicine, Goethe-University, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, School of Medicine, Goethe-University, Frankfurt, Germany
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Cillard L, Verhaeghe C, Spiers A, Madzou S, Descamps P, Legendre G, Corroenne R. External cephalic version: Predictors for success. J Gynecol Obstet Hum Reprod 2021; 50:102165. [PMID: 34004364 DOI: 10.1016/j.jogoh.2021.102165] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2021] [Revised: 05/02/2021] [Accepted: 05/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The objective of this study was to identify the factors predictive of the success of external cephalic version (ECV). METHODS A single-centre retrospective observational study was performed in the maternity ward of the Angers University Hospital, France, between January 2010 and May 2020. The study included all patients (n = 613) for whom an ECV was performed for a breech or transverse foetus. The primary endpoint was measured by the success of the ECV, defined by the visualisation, using pelvic ultrasound, of the foetus in cephalic presentation immediately after the manoeuvre. Following to the ECV, the cohort was separated into two groups; ECV Success and ECV Failure. In order to determine the predictive factors of success, a logistic regression model was performed, including the parameters of: parity, foetal presentation during ECV, the side of the foetal back, placental location, type of operator and maternal age. The results are presented as (odds ratio [confidence intervals]; p-value). The significance threshold was defined by a p-value < 0.05. RESULTS The ECV success rate was 21.4% (131/613). The factors predictive of the success of ECV were: transverse foetal presentation (2.7 [1.3-5.6]; p<0.01); a senior physician operator (1.6 [1.2-2]; p<0.01); multiparity (1.6 [1.2-2]; p<0.01); non anterior placental localization (1.4 [1.1-2]; p<0.01). A number of attempts greater than 3 were significantly associated with reduced chances of success (0.3 [0.2-0.4]; p<0.01). CONCLUSION The study shows that transverse foetal presentation, a senior physician operator, multiparity, as well as a non-anterior placental location are factors predictive of the success of ECV. Knowledge of these factors can improve the information given to patients.
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- Léa Cillard
- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, University Hospital of Angers, Angers, France
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, University Hospital of Angers, Angers, France
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, University Hospital of Angers, Angers, France
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, University Hospital of Angers, Angers, France
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, University Hospital of Angers, Angers, France
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, University Hospital of Angers, Angers, France
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, University Hospital of Angers, Angers, France.
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Katz D, Riley K, Kim E, Beilin Y. Comparison of Nitroglycerin and Terbutaline for External Cephalic Version in Women Who Received Neuraxial Anesthesia: A Retrospective Analysis. Anesth Analg 2020; 130:e58-e62. [PMID: 30985380 DOI: 10.1213/ane.0000000000004155] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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External cephalic version is a technique that decreases the need for cesarean delivery in patients with breech presentation. Several techniques exist to increase the success of external cephalic version; however, there are no studies comparing different tocolytics in patients who also received neuraxial anesthesia. We, therefore, performed a review of 198 patients who presented for external cephalic version and compared their success rates based on the tocolytic medication utilized. The external cephalic version success rate for patients who received terbutaline was significantly higher than for those who received nitroglycerin (N [%]: 57 [65.6] terbutaline group versus 40 [36.0] nitroglycerin group; P < .001).
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- Daniel Katz
- From the *Department of Anesthesiology, Pain, and Perioperative Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine, New York, New York †Department of Internal Medicine, Northwell Health John T. Mather Memorial Hospital, Port Jefferson, New York ‡City University of New York School of Medicine, New York, New York §Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences, Icahn School of Medicine, New York, New York
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Birene B, Ishaque U, Chrusciel J, Bonneau S, Gabriel R, Graesslin O. Influence of the external cephalic version attempt on the Cesarean section rate: experience of a type 3 maternity hospital in France. Arch Gynecol Obstet 2020; 303:443-454. [PMID: 32895742 DOI: 10.1007/s00404-020-05765-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2020] [Accepted: 08/24/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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PURPOSE To define the effects of attempted external cephalic version (ECV) in a low-risk population for breech delivery in a maternity hospital where breech vaginal delivery is widely practiced. MATERIALS AND METHODS Retrospective exposed-unexposed study including 204 patients presented with a live singleton fetus breech presentation on third-trimester ultrasound and who delivered at Reims University Hospital between January 1st, 2013 and July 1st, 2018. RESULTS 121 patients received ECV. Cesarean section rate was lower (OR with no adjustment 0.42 [0.24-0.76] p = 0.004) but without significant difference in the exposed patients after adjustment. This difference was significant between exposed and unexposed patients in the subgroup of 51 primiparous (OR = 0.14 [0.04-0.52] p = 0.002) and 51 multiparous (OR = 0.26 [0.08-0.89] p = 0.028) but not in the subgroup of 102 nulliparous. There was no difference in fetal impact other than neonatal management in the delivery room, which is less needed in exposed primiparous women. Attempted ECV significantly decreased the breech rate (72.5 vs 100%, p < 0.001). There were 7 (5.79%) complications. Three factors favored success: high uterine height (p = 0.011), a non-elevated BMI (p = 0.006) and an earlier term at ECV (p = 0.003). CONCLUSION The attempt of ECV in the Reims University Hospital does not significantly reduce the Cesarean section rate and has no effect on neonatal status.
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- Benjamin Birene
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Reims University Hospital, Reims, France.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Reims University Hospital, Reims, France
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- Department of Research and Public Health, Reims University Hospital, Reims, France
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Reims University Hospital, Reims, France
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Reims University Hospital, Reims, France
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Reims University Hospital, Reims, France
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López-Pérez R, Lorente-Fernández M, Velasco-Martínez M, Martínez-Cendán JP. Prediction model of success for external cephalic version. Complications and perinatal outcomes after a successful version. J Obstet Gynaecol Res 2020; 46:2002-2009. [PMID: 32779362 DOI: 10.1111/jog.14385] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2019] [Revised: 05/20/2020] [Accepted: 06/11/2020] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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AIM External cephalic version (ECV) is an effective and safe technique for avoiding breech presentation at birth. However, it continues rejected by many women. The aim of this study is to develop a predictive model of success of external cephalic version, determine the safety of the technique and perinatal outcomes after successful version. METHODS Data from 317 versions performed over a 6-year period were collected. Different clinical and ultrasound variables, complications, vaginal delivery after successful version and perinatal outcomes were analyzed. RESULTS The overall success rate was 72% (229 of 317 versions). The variables most related to success were parity, placental location, amniotic fluid volume, fetal sex, fetal head palpation and descent of the presenting part. A model for calculating the probability of success was developed in which to input parity, placentation and amniotic fluid data. The model correctly classified 98.8% of successful technique and 74% of all women. Complications were very few and mostly mild. Of women who had success, 77% (163 of 212) had a vaginal birth. No differences between neonatal outcomes were found. CONCLUSION External cephalic version is a successful, safe technique with a high rate of subsequent vaginal delivery. A success prediction model based on some very easily obtained variables can personalize the probability of success.
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- Rocío López-Pérez
- Health Sciences PhD Program, Catholic University of Murcia UCAM, Guadalupe, Murcia, Spain
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University General Hospital Santa Lucía, Cartagena, Spain
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University General Hospital Santa Lucía, Cartagena, Spain
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Carbillon L, Benbara A, Tigaizin A, Murtada R, Fermaut M, Belmaghni F, Bricou A, Boujenah J. Revisiting the management of term breech presentation: a proposal for overcoming some of the controversies. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2020; 20:263. [PMID: 32359354 PMCID: PMC7196223 DOI: 10.1186/s12884-020-2831-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2019] [Accepted: 02/20/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Background The debate surrounding the management of term breech presentation has excessively focused on the mode of delivery. Indeed, a steady decline in the rate of vaginal breech delivery has been observed over the last three decades, and the soundness of the vaginal route was seriously challenged at the beginning of the 2000s. However, associations between adverse perinatal outcomes and antenatal risk factors have been observed in foetuses that remain in the breech presentation in late gestation, confirming older data and raising the question of the role of these antenatal risk factors in adverse perinatal outcomes. Thus, aspects beyond the mode of delivery must be considered regarding the awareness and adequate management of such situations in term breech pregnancies. Main body In the context of the most recent meta-analysis and with the publication of large-scale epidemiologic studies from medical birth registries in countries that have not abruptly altered their criteria for individual decision-making regarding the breech delivery mode, the currently available data provide essential clues to understanding the underlying maternal-foetal conditions beyond the delivery mode that play a role in perinatal outcomes, such as foetal growth restriction and gestational diabetes mellitus. In view of such data, an accurate evaluation of these underlying conditions is necessary in cases of persistent term breech presentation. Timely breech detection, estimated foetal weight/growth curves and foetal/maternal well-being should be considered along with these possible antenatal risk factors; a thorough analysis of foetal presentation and an evaluation of the possible benefit of external cephalic version and pelvic adequacy in each specific situation of persistent breech presentation should be performed. Conclusion The adequate management of term breech pregnancies requires screening and the efficient identification of breech presentation at 36 weeks of gestation, followed by thorough evaluations of foetal weight, growth and mobility, while obstetric history, antenatal gestational disorders and pelvis size/conformation are considered. The management plan, including external cephalic version and follow-up based on the maternal/foetal condition and potentially associated disorders, should be organized on a case-by-case basis by a skilled team after the woman is informed and helped to make a reasoned decision regarding delivery route.
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- Lionel Carbillon
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sorbonne Paris Nord University, Assistance Publique - Hopitaux de Paris, Avenue du 14 juillet, Hôpital Jean Verdier, 93140, Bondy Cedex, France. .,Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris, Hôpital Jean Verdier, Bondy, France.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris, Hôpital Jean Verdier, Bondy, France
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris, Hôpital Jean Verdier, Bondy, France
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris, Hôpital Jean Verdier, Bondy, France
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris, Hôpital Jean Verdier, Bondy, France
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris, Hôpital Jean Verdier, Bondy, France
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris, Hôpital Jean Verdier, Bondy, France
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris, Hôpital Jean Verdier, Bondy, France
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OBJECTIVE To design a clinically based predictive model for the likelihood of successful external cephalic version (ECV). METHODS This single-center retrospective study was conducted from February 2016 to July 2018 and included all candidates for ECV between 36 and 41 weeks of gestation. Variables with a potential effect on ECV success were collected. These variables include: body mass index, amniotic fluid index, gestational age, parity, location of placenta, fetal trunk posture, time in breech presentation before the procedure and the ultrasonographically measured size of the amniotic fluid preceding the fetal presenting part (fore-bag). Variables' association with ECV success was evaluated using a multivariate logistic regression and a decision tree predicting ECV outcome was developed using 75% of the patients and validated on the remaining 25%. RESULTS Overall, 250 pregnant women were identified and opted for a trial of ECV by a single operator, with a success rate of 64.8%. Body mass index, size of fore-bag, and parity were independent determinants of the version success, whereas other variables had no statistically significant effect on the success rate. Our decision tree model divided the cohort into five subgroups according to various combinations of the three variables. When evaluated on the internal validation set, the C-Index of the tree was 0.933 (0.863-1) and the prediction accuracy was 91.9% (86.5%-97.3%). CONCLUSION A prediction model composed of three easily measurable variables enables accurate prediction of successful ECV at term. Fore-bag was identified as the most important discriminator. Our model holds in internal validation and it can be used to support patient counseling and decision making for ECV but should be externally validated.
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Levin G, Rottenstreich A, Weill Y, Pollack RN. External cephalic version at term: A 6-year single-operator experience. Birth 2019; 46:616-622. [PMID: 30941816 DOI: 10.1111/birt.12429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2018] [Revised: 03/08/2019] [Accepted: 03/08/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND External cephalic version (ECV) should be offered for patients presenting with a noncephalic pregnancy that are willing to deliver vaginally. Various reports have evaluated predictors for successful ECV. Yet, none have reported a single-operator large cohort experience. We aim to analyze the outcome of referrals for ECV. METHODS We conducted a retrospective cohort study of prospectively collected data. We performed a multivariate analysis of data with respect to ECV procedures performed by a single operator in a 6-year period. Maternal and fetal characteristics were compared between ECV success and failure groups. RESULTS Six hundred and two women underwent ECV. Of them, ECV was successful in 432 (71.7%). A multivariate binary logistic regression model demonstrated that high liquor volume was a predictor of ECV success (Adj OR 1.17 [95% CI 1.09-1.26]). Failure of ECV was correlated with anterior placenta (0.44 [0.56-0.76]) and nulliparity (0.21 [0.11-0.36]). Adverse events were rare and mostly minor, occurring in 1% of procedures. CONCLUSIONS ECV has a high success rate and a low complication rate, enabling vaginal birth and avoiding cesarean. The role of manipulation of modifiable determinants such as liquor volume should be further assessed in future studies.
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- Gabriel Levin
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hadassah-Hebrew University Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hadassah-Hebrew University Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Shaare Zedek Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Meuhedet HMO, Jerusalem, Israel
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What if something goes wrong? A grounded theory study of parents’ decision-making processes around mode of breech birth at term gestation. Midwifery 2019; 78:114-122. [DOI: 10.1016/j.midw.2019.08.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2019] [Revised: 07/03/2019] [Accepted: 08/08/2019] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Ducarme G. [Breech Presentation: CNGOF Guidelines for Clinical Practice - External Cephalic Version and other Interventions to turn Breech Babies to Cephalic Presentation]. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2019; 48:81-94. [PMID: 31678503 DOI: 10.1016/j.gofs.2019.10.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To provide guidelines regarding efficiency and safety of external cephalic version (ECV) attempt and alternatives methods to turn breech babies to cephalic presentation. METHODS MedLine and Cochrane Library databases search in French and English and review of the main foreign guidelines between 1980 and 2019. RESULTS ECV is associated with a decreasing rate of breech presentation at birth (LE2), and potentially with a lower rate of cesarean section (LE3) without an increase of severe maternal (LE3) and perinatal morbidity (LE3). It is therefore recommended to inform women with a breech presentation at term that ECV should be attempt (Professional consensus). ECV attempt should be performed with immediate access to an operating room for emergency cesarean (Professional consensus). The ECV attempt before 37 weeks, compared to ECV attempt after 37 weeks, increases the rate of cephalic presentation at birth (LE2) but with a small increase risk of moderate prematurity (LE2). ECV attempt should be performed from 36SA (Professional consensus). The main factors associated with successful ECV attempt are multiparity (LE3) and no maternal obesity (LE3). Parenteral tocolysis (β mimetic or atosiban), for ECV attempt at term is associated with a higher success rate (LE2), higher rate of achieved cephalic presentation in labor (LE2) and a lower cesarean section rate (LE2). It is recommended to use parenteral tocolysis for ECV attempt at term in order to increase its success rate (grade B). The ECV attempt is associated with an increase in transient FHR abnormalities (LE3), it is therefore recommended that cardiotocography should be performed prior and during 30minutes after the procedure (Professional consensus). There is no argument for recommending the practice of delayed cardiotocography after ECV attempt (Professional consensus). The risk of significant positivity (>30mL) of the Kleihauer test after ECV attempt is low (<0.1%) (LE3), it is not recommended to systematically perform a Kleihauer test after ECV attempt (professional consensus). In case of RH-1 negative women, it is recommended to ensure systematic RH-1 prophylaxis (Professional consensus). In case of breech presentation at term, acupuncture, moxibustion and postural methods are not effective in reducing breech presentation at birth (LE2), and are therefore not recommended (Grade B). CONCLUSION According to the clear benefits and the low risks of ECV attempt, all women with a breech presentation at term should be informed that ECV should be attempted to decrease breech presentation at birth and cesarean section.
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- G Ducarme
- Service de gynécologie-obstétrique, centre hospitalier départemental, Les Oudairies, 85000 La Roche-sur-Yon, France.
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Levin G, Ezra Y, Weill Y, Kabiri D, Pollack RN, Rottenstreich A. Nifedipine versus ritodrine during external cephalic version procedure: a case control study. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med 2019; 34:3008-3013. [PMID: 31608725 DOI: 10.1080/14767058.2019.1677589] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Published series regarding interventions for facilitating external cephalic version (ECV) have concluded that parenterally administered beta-stimulant tocolytics, increased ECV success rate and reduced the number of cesarean sections. However, there were insufficient data regarding calcium channel blockers to provide good evidence regarding its efficacy. Given the paucity of literature, we aimed to compare the efficacy of nifedipine to that of ritodrine on ECV success rates. METHODS This is a retrospective case control study of prospectively collected data of patients who underwent ECV between January 2012 and December 2013 at Bikur Cholim Medical Center and Hadassah-Hebrew University Medical Center in Jerusalem, Israel. Patient undergoing ECV with tocolysis by ritodrine were compared with those using nifedipine as tocolysis. Patients were matched in a one-to-one ration by parity and placental location. RESULTS Overall, 148 women received ritodrine and 148 women received nifedipine before ECV procedure. Overall success rate was higher among the ritodrine group (82.4 vs. 63.5%, p < .001). Among nulliparous and among parous, success rate was higher in the ritodrine group (78.9 vs. 57.9 and 88.6 vs. 73.5%, p = .001, p = .04, respectively). Vaginal delivery rate was higher among the ritodrine group (86.5 vs. 68.9%, p < .001). Cesarean delivery rate was 31.1% for the nifedipine group versus 13.5% in the ritodrine group (p < .001). Number needed to treat to benefit (NNTb) 5.7 (95% confidence interval 3.7-12.1). Overall, 216 of 296 (72.9%) of ECV were successful. Ritodrine was associated with higher success rates as compared with nifedipine (56.5 vs. 32.5%, p < .001). In a multivariate analysis, ritodrine tocolytic therapy was independently associated higher ECV success rates as compared to nifedipine (OR 4.54, 95% CI 2.38-9.09). Higher amniotic fluid index (OR 1.16, 95% CI 1.05-1.28) and nulliparity (OR 0.16, 95% CI 0.08-0.30) were additional independent predictors of ECV outcome. CONCLUSION Ritodrine significantly improve the success of ECV compared with nifedipine. Both drugs are shown to be safe.
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- Gabriel Levin
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hadassah-Hebrew University Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hadassah-Hebrew University Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Shaare Zedek Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hadassah-Hebrew University Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Meuhedet HMO, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hadassah-Hebrew University Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel
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Late preterm versus term external cephalic version: an audit of a single obstetrician experience. Arch Gynecol Obstet 2019; 300:875-880. [DOI: 10.1007/s00404-019-05244-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2019] [Accepted: 07/10/2019] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Thissen D, Swinkels P, Dullemond RC, van der Steeg JW. Introduction of a dedicated team increases the success rate of external cephalic version: A prospective cohort study. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 2019; 236:193-197. [PMID: 30965185 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2019.04.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2018] [Revised: 03/29/2019] [Accepted: 04/01/2019] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the influence of a dedicated team on the success rate of external cephalic version and mode of delivery. STUDY DESIGN This prospective cohort study included 673 women with a singleton fetus in breech presentation who underwent external cephalic version between January 2013 and December 2017 at Jeroen Bosch Hospital, 's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands. In January 2014, a dedicated team consisting of six gynaecologists and six midwives was introduced at the study clinic. The success rate of external cephalic version and mode of delivery were analysed. In addition, predictors for success were examined by logistic regression analysis. Successful external cephalic version was defined as fetal cephalic presentation immediately following the procedure. RESULTS Following the introduction of a dedicated team in 2014, the success rate of external cephalic version increased from 39.8% in 2013 to 69.5% in 2017 (p < 0.001), with the greatest increase in nulliparous women (from 23.5% to 58.5%, p = 0.002). Over the 5-year study period, the vaginal delivery rate after external cephalic version increased from 43% in 2013 to 71% in 2017 (p < 0.05). The rate of caesarean section after external cephalic version decreased from 55% to 27% (p < 0.05). Anterior placenta [odds ratio (OR) 0.7, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.48‒0.97] and complete breech (OR 0.2, 95% CI 0.07‒0.90) were significantly associated with a lower success rate. CONCLUSIONS This study showed that introduction of a dedicated team led to a significant increase in the success rate of external cephalic version, and a significant decrease in the rate of caesarean section for women presenting with breech in pregnancy.
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- Daniek Thissen
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Jeroen Bosch Hospital, 's-Hertogenbosch, the Netherlands.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Jeroen Bosch Hospital, 's-Hertogenbosch, the Netherlands
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Jeroen Bosch Hospital, 's-Hertogenbosch, the Netherlands
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Jeroen Bosch Hospital, 's-Hertogenbosch, the Netherlands
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Fullerton J, Butler M, Aman C, Reid T. Global competencies for midwives: external cephalic version; ultrasonography, and tobacco cessation intervention. Women Birth 2018; 32:e413-e420. [PMID: 30174206 DOI: 10.1016/j.wombi.2018.08.166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2018] [Revised: 08/17/2018] [Accepted: 08/21/2018] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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PROBLEM AND BACKGROUND The International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) conducts regular updates to the Essential Competencies for Basic Midwifery Practice to determine the introduction or retention of items in the global scope of midwifery practice guidance document. AIM This article presents the review process that underpinned the deliberation about three specific clinical practices: external cephalic version, prenatal ultrasonography, and tobacco cessation interventions that occurred during the 2016-2017 global update study. METHODS A brief outline of the research methodology used in the 2016-2017 study is provided. Literature summaries about safety and effectiveness of three clinical skills are offered. Data addressing global and regional variations in support of each practice and final disposition of the items are documented. FINDINGS External cephalic version did not receive sufficient document support for inclusion in the initial list of items to be tested in the study. Prenatal ultrasonography was supported as an advanced (76.6%) or country-specific (18.8%) skill that midwives could acquire, to promote wider global access for pregnant women. Midwives' participation in tobacco cessation counselling was supported (≥85%) in each of ICM's regions. Knowledge about World Health Organization recommendations for nicotine replacement therapy was endorsed as an additional (62.4%) or country-specific (29.3%) skill. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION The current evidence of safety of midwives performing external cephalic version led to the recommendation that it be considered in the next document update. Conflicting views of midwives' role in acquiring skills to conduct prenatal ultrasound were evident. There was strong support for participation in smoking cessation counselling, but knowledge of World Health Organization recommendations was not highly endorsed.
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- Faculty of Science and Health, Dublin City University, Glasnevin, Dublin 9, Ireland.
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- Midwifery Program, Department of Family Practice, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
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- Midwifery Program, Department of Family Practice, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
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