title: Induction of labour with prostaglandin E2 and amniotomy--a multicentre, three dose schedule study in 1533 patients.
abstract: Prostaglandin E2 administered orally and combined with amniotomy was used for induction of labour at or near term in 1533 patients. The study was carried out as a collaborative project between the University Departments of Obstetrics and Gynaecology in Singapore, Medan (Indonesia) and Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia). The overall success rates for Medan, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore were 95.6%, 88.1% and 84.7% respectively.
mesh_terms: D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005321:Extraembryonic Membranes; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007751:Labor, Induced / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D007744:Obstetric Labor Complications / Q000209:etiology; D011247:Pregnancy; D011459:Prostaglandins E, Synthetic / Q000008:administration & dosage*
chemical_list: D011459:Prostaglandins E, Synthetic