Abstract | OBJECTIVE: METHODS: A retrospective cohort study of 208 women attempting induction of labor after one previous cesarean section. Delivery data were collected retrospectively and compared. Group 1(2009-2010) was compared with Group 2 (2012-2013). In Group 1, the main method of induction was vaginal PGE2 (prostaglandin-E2), amniotomy, oxytocin or a balloon catheter. In Group 2, the dominant method of induction was an oral solution of misoprostol. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: RESULTS: CONCLUSION:
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Authors | David Stenson, Tove Wallstrom, Maria Sjostrand, Helena Akerud, Kristina Gemzell-Danielsson, Eva Wiberg-Itzel |
Journal | The journal of maternal-fetal & neonatal medicine : the official journal of the European Association of Perinatal Medicine, the Federation of Asia and Oceania Perinatal Societies, the International Society of Perinatal Obstetricians
(J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med)
Vol. 29
Issue 20
Pg. 3286-91
(Oct 2016)
ISSN: 1476-4954 [Electronic] England |
PMID | 26699657
(Publication Type: Comparative Study, Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Administration, Oral
- Adult
- Cesarean Section
(adverse effects)
- Female
- Humans
- Labor, Induced
(adverse effects)
- Misoprostol
(administration & dosage, adverse effects)
- Oxytocics
(administration & dosage, adverse effects)
- Postoperative Complications
(etiology)
- Pregnancy
- Retrospective Studies
- Uterine Rupture
(etiology)
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