| Mechanical methods of cervical ripening and labor induction. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 16885669 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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This article reviews the safety and efficacy of mechanical agents for cervical ripening. Hygroscopic dilators, balloon catheters, and devices designed for cervical ripening have all been shown to be safe and effective for cervical ripening. Mechanical agents are as efficacious as other agents for cervical ripening. However, there is no method that has been conclusively shown to improve mode of delivery or perinatal outcome. The advantages of preinduction cervical ripening with mechanical devices include low cost, low incidence of systemic side effects, and low risk of uterine hyperstimulation. |
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Authors:
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Shari Gelber; Anthony Sciscione |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Clinical obstetrics and gynecology Volume: 49 ISSN: 0009-9201 ISO Abbreviation: Clin Obstet Gynecol Publication Date: 2006 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2006-08-03 Completed Date: 2006-10-27 Revised Date: 2009-11-11 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0070014 Medline TA: Clin Obstet Gynecol Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 642-57 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Drexel University, 245 North 15th Street, MS 495, New College Building, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19102, USA. |
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| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Abortion, Induced
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instrumentation Ambulatory Care Balloon Dilatation / instrumentation, methods Cervical Ripening* Dilatation / instrumentation, methods Female Humans Labor, Induced / instrumentation*, methods* Oxytocics / therapeutic use Pregnancy Vaginal Birth after Cesarean |
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0/Oxytocics |
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