[Intravaginal PgE2 administration for inducing labor in premature rupture of fetal membranes].
In a prospective study, 121 patients with spontaneous rupture of the membranes of greater than 6 hours duration and unfavourable Bishop-Score (less than 6) were stimulated with 3 mg vaginal prostaglandin-E2-tablets. All patients started labour. Only one patient had a hyperstimulation which was corrected with betamimetics. There were no systemic side effects. Almost 90% of the women delivered on the first day. The rate of the Caesarean sections was low. There was no case of intraamniotic infection; the foetal outcome was good. In conclusion, vaginal prostaglandin-E2-tablets are safe to use in spontaneous rupture of the membranes.
Schaetti
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D
Gebh.-Gyn. Klinik, Kantonsspital Liestal.
Blumer
D
D
Dutar
N
N
Gaudenz
R
R
Hugentobler
W
W
D000282:Administration, Intravaginal; D002585:Cesarean Section; D015232:Dinoprostone / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D004305:Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D005260:Female; D005322:Premature Rupture of Fetal Membranes / Q000628:therapy*; D005323:Fetal Monitoring; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007751:Labor, Induced / Q000379:methods*; D011247:Pregnancy
D015232:Dinoprostone