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Ultrasonographic measurement of cervical length in predicting mode of delivery after oxytocin induction.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  17901024     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
This study was conducted to explore the value of transvaginal ultrasonographic cervical length measurement, in addition to gestational age, maternal age, parity, Bishop score, and weight of the newborn, in predicting the mode of delivery in pregnancies in which labor is induced with oxytocin at or beyond the 40th gestational week. A total of 73 pregnancies at 40 to 42 weeks of gestation were included. After labor was induced, 29 women delivered vaginally and 44 underwent cesarean section. These groups were compared with respect to possible predictive parameters of delivery outcomes. Student t test, Pearson's correlation analysis, and logistic regression analysis were used for statistical evaluation. Mean preinduction cervical length was 26.8+/-9.9 mm in the vaginal delivery group and 34.2+/-8.1 mm in the cesarean section group (P<.05). Mean maternal age, parity, and Bishop score were significantly higher and mean weight of the newborn was significantly lower in the vaginal delivery group. Cervical length measurements showed a significant negative correlation with Bishop scores (r=-.584; P<.05). Logistic regression analysis revealed that Bishop score (likelihood ratio=.472; 95% confidence interval=.338-.658; P<.05) and weight of the newborn (likelihood ratio=1.002; 95% confidence interval=1.00007-1.003; P<.05) were significant independent predictors of the route of delivery. According to the results of this study, maternal age, parity, Bishop score, cervical length, and weight of the newborn all might affect the mode of delivery after labor induction. Bishop score, although a subjective measure, must be considered an important component of preinduction evaluation.
Authors:
Ali Yanik; Cagri Gülümser; Miraç Tosun
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Advances in therapy     Volume:  24     ISSN:  0741-238X     ISO Abbreviation:  Adv Ther     Publication Date:    2007 Jul-Aug
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2007-09-28     Completed Date:  2008-01-09     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8611864     Medline TA:  Adv Ther     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  748-56     Citation Subset:  T    
Affiliation:
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecologym, Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine, Sivas, Turkey. bilginyanik@yahoo.com
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Birth Weight
Cervix Uteri / anatomy & histology*,  ultrasonography
Cesarean Section
Delivery, Obstetric / methods*
Female
Gestational Age
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Labor, Induced
Maternal Age
Oxytocics / therapeutic use*
Oxytocin / therapeutic use*
Parity
Predictive Value of Tests
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Complications
Pregnancy Outcome
Time Factors
Ultrasonography, Prenatal
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Oxytocics; 50-56-6/Oxytocin

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