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This study seeks to clarify controversial factors associated with the procedure\u2019s success and highlight the favorable fetal-maternal outcomes post-procedure to support its broader, guideline-based application where indicated.<\/jats:p>\n               <\/jats:sec>\n               <jats:sec id=\"j_jpm-2024-0546_abs_002\">\n                  <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                  <jats:p>This observational study was conducted over 7 years at Soroka University Medical Center, including healthy pregnant women with breech fetal presentation at a minimum of 36\u00a0weeks. The procedure was performed by experienced obstetricians with over 10 years of expertise.<\/jats:p>\n               <\/jats:sec>\n               <jats:sec id=\"j_jpm-2024-0546_abs_003\">\n                  <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                  <jats:p>Out of 262 women who underwent the procedure, a 60\u202f% success rate was achieved. Success was associated with factors such as parity and higher fetal weight, while BMI and\u00a0placental location did not impact outcomes. Successful procedures were linked to increased rates of vaginal birth (p&lt;0.001), longer gestational age at delivery (p&lt;0.001), and higher birth weight (p&lt;0.02) compared to failed versions. No significant adverse maternal or fetal outcomes were noted during or after the procedure.<\/jats:p>\n               <\/jats:sec>\n               <jats:sec id=\"j_jpm-2024-0546_abs_004\">\n                  <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                  <jats:p>External cephalic version is a safe and effective method for reducing the rate of cesarean deliveries. Additionally, babies born after the procedure tend to have a higher gestational age and birth weight. We recommend factoring physician experience into predictive models and advocate for the widespread inclusion of simulation-based training in residency programs to enhance obstetricians\u2019 confidence and skills worldwide, promoting its broader use.<\/jats:p>\n               <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.1515\/jpm-2024-0546","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2025,3,21]],"date-time":"2025-03-21T08:16:19Z","timestamp":1742544979000},"page":"517-522","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":3,"title":["Enhancing external cephalic version success: insights from an Israeli tertiary center"],"prefix":"10.1515","volume":"53","author":[{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0003-1728-409X","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Nicolas","family":"Andre","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Faculty of Health Sciences , Ben-Gurion University of the Negev , Be\u2019er Sheva , Israel"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Ayat Abu","family":"Hamad","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology , Soroka University Medical Center , Be\u2019er Sheva , Israel"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Salvatore Andrea","family":"Mastrolia","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology , Ospedale \u201cMadonna Delle Grazie\u201d , Matera , Italy"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0002-8133-0356","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Yael","family":"Baumfeld","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology , Soroka University Medical Center , Be\u2019er Sheva , Israel"},{"name":"Clinical Research Center , Soroka University Medical Center , Be\u2019er Sheva , Israel"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0002-0454-6874","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Eyal","family":"Sheiner","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology , Soroka University Medical Center , Be\u2019er Sheva , Israel"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Eli H.","family":"Bernstein","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Faculty of Health Sciences , Ben-Gurion University of the Negev , Be\u2019er Sheva , Israel"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Offer","family":"Erez","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology , Soroka University Medical Center , Be\u2019er Sheva , Israel"},{"name":"Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology , Wayne State University , Detroit , MI , USA"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Giuseppe","family":"Trojano","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology , Ospedale \u201cMadonna Delle Grazie\u201d , Matera , Italy"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Polina","family":"Schwarzman","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology , Soroka University Medical Center , Be\u2019er Sheva , Israel"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]}],"member":"374","published-online":{"date-parts":[[2025,3,21]]},"reference":[{"key":"2025050303033118346_j_jpm-2024-0546_ref_001","doi-asserted-by":"crossref","unstructured":"Coyle, ME, Smith, C, Peat, B. 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