title: Induction of labour using prostaglandin E2 pessaries.
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.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002585:Cesarean Section; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007751:Labor, Induced / Q000379:methods*; D010570:Pessaries; D011247:Pregnancy; D011458:Prostaglandins E / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D011458:Prostaglandins E