Coming out ahead: the cost effectiveness of external cephalic version using spinal anesthesia
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Coming out ahead: the cost effectiveness of external cephalic version using spinal anesthesia
Breech presentation is encountered in 3 to 4% of term pregnancies and has been a significant driver of the increased rate of cesarean deliveries over the last 4 decades. External cephalic version (ECV) is recommended at term by most professional organizations in an effort to reduce the prospect of cesarean deliveries. The authors propose the use of regional anesthesia to increase efficacy and r...
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عنوان ژورنال: Israel Journal of Health Policy Research
سال: 2014
ISSN: 2045-4015
DOI: 10.1186/2045-4015-3-6