Induction of labour using prostaglandin E2 pessaries.
- 14 July 1979
- Vol. 2 (6182) , 108-110
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.2.6182.108
Abstract
The routine method of induction at Queen Charlotte's Maternity Hospital is now by the use of prostaglandin E2 pessaries. The first 502 consecutive patients thus induced are presented: the caesarean section rate for a failed induction with an unfavourable cervix has fallen to 2%. The prostaglandin E2 pessary is highly efficient and acceptable for all cases in which a simple amniotomy will not suffice.Keywords
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