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Intra-cervical prostaglandin E2 gel in management of dead fetus in utero.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  1801679     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
During a two and a half year period at this institution, prostaglandin E2 gel was administered intra-cervically in the treatment of 74 cases of dead fetus in utero. Delivery was achieved in all 74 cases. The mean interval from induction to delivery of the fetus was 17.6 hours with a mean total dosage used of 5.2 mg. Seventy percent of the patients spontaneously expelled the fetus and placenta completely. Gastrointestinal side-effects were minimal with no medication needed. Oxytocin was used in 17 (23%) patients mainly to expedite the expulsion of the fetus. Intra-cervical administration appeared to result in fewer side-effects and was more cost effective than vaginal prostaglandin therapy for the treatment of dead fetus.
Authors:
Y Herabutya; P O-Prasertsawat
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Asia-Oceania journal of obstetrics and gynaecology / AOFOG     Volume:  17     ISSN:  0389-2328     ISO Abbreviation:  Asia Oceania J Obstet Gynaecol     Publication Date:  1991 Dec 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1992-04-20     Completed Date:  1992-04-20     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8102781     Medline TA:  Asia Oceania J Obstet Gynaecol     Country:  JAPAN    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  335-9     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adolescent
Adult
Cervix Uteri
Dinoprostone / administration & dosage*
Female
Fetal Death*
Humans
Labor, Induced / methods
Pregnancy
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
363-24-6/Dinoprostone

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