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The use of Foley's catheter in ripening the unfavourable cervix prior to induction of labour.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  7426497     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Foley's catheter was used to ripen the cervix prior to induction of labour in 21 primigravidae and the results compared with those obtained using 5 mg of prostaglandin E2 in vaginal gel in another group of 14 primigravidae. The improvement in cervical score and outcome of induction of labour was similar in both groups. There were no complications attributable to the use of these agents. Foley's catheter is easy to use, cheap and readily available.
Authors:
M Ezimokhai; J N Nwabineli
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Comparative Study; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  British journal of obstetrics and gynaecology     Volume:  87     ISSN:  0306-5456     ISO Abbreviation:  Br J Obstet Gynaecol     Publication Date:  1980 Apr 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1981-01-26     Completed Date:  1981-01-26     Revised Date:  2006-11-15    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7503752     Medline TA:  Br J Obstet Gynaecol     Country:  ENGLAND    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  281-6     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM    
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Catheterization*
Cervix Uteri / physiology*
Female
Humans
Labor, Induced / methods*
Physical Stimulation / instrumentation
Pregnancy
Prostaglandins E / therapeutic use
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Prostaglandins E

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