Table 3 Estimated Costs (2007 U.S. Dollars) of ECV and Vaginal/Cesarean Delivery
From: Cost-effectiveness of external cephalic version for term breech presentation
| Â | ECV | Vaginal Delivery | Elective | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Â | Â | Â | Cesarean Delivery | Cesarean Delivery |
Mean hospital cost | $738 | $3,605 | $5,719 | $5,719 |
Cost of obstetrician's professional service | $195 | $1,587 | $1,776 | $1,792 |
Cost of anesthesiologist's service | - | $198 | $228 | $486 |
Cost of Mother's Time | $91 | $191 | $300 | $400 |
Total | $1,024 | $5,581 | $8,023 | $8,397 |