Atosiban Versus Fenoterol as a Uterine Relaxant for External Cephalic Version: Randomized Controlled Trial. Issue 3 (September 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Velzel, J.; Vlemmix, F.; Opmeer, B.C.; Molkenboer, J.F.; Verhoeven, C.J.; van Pampus, M.G.; Papatsonis, D.N.; Bais, J.M.; Vollebregt, K.C.; van der Esch, L.; Van der Post, J.A.; Mol, B.W.; Kok, M.
• Is Part Of: Obstetric anesthesia digest. Volume 37:Issue 3(2017:Sep.)
• Publication Date: 2017-09
• Subjects: Pharmacology; Anesthesia in obstetrics -- Periodicals; Anesthesia in obstetrics -- Abstracts -- Periodicals; 617.968205
• DOI: 10.1097/01.aoa.0000521246.86996.64
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0275-665X

Abstract

Abstract : ( BMJ. 2017;356:i6773) Breech presentation occurs in approximately 4% of term singleton pregnancies, and has been reported to be the third most common indication for elective cesarean delivery. External cephalic version (ECV) is a safe procedure that can successfully convert a breech presentation to a cephalic presentation in about 50% of women who undergo the procedure, thereby decreasing the cesarean delivery rate.