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23. Success of External Cephalic Version and Frequency of Cesarean Section in Patients

 Wajiha Mehwish1, Saliha Farooq2, Sabahat Khan3, Nousheen Ghaffar4, Shagufta Khizar4 and Nasreen Hamid5

ABSTRACT

Objective: Frequency of success in patients undergoing external cephalic version and assesses rate of C-section after successful external cephalic version.

Study Design: Descriptive Case Series.

Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, M. Islam Medical College Gujranwala from October 2018 to March 2019. 

Materials and Methods: Seventy patients with gestational ages between 34 to 40 weeks were included. Patients underwent external cephalic version in labour room by a single consultant.

Results: 58% patients underwent successful external cephalic version and 41% patient’s external cephalic version were not successful. Among patients undergoing successful external cephalic version, 39% were delivered by cesarean section and 61% were delivered by spontaneous vaginal delivery. There was no maternal and fetal complication noted.

Conclusion: External cephalic version is a safe and effective treatment modality with high rate of success and also effective for reducing the rate of cesarean sections.

Key Words: External cephalic version, Frequency, Cesarean section

Citation of article: Mehwish W, Farooq S, Khan S, Ghaffar N, Khizar S, Hamid N. Success of External Cephalic Version and Frequency of Cesarean Section in  Patients. Med Forum 2019;30(10): 102-105.