Oral Prostaglandins E2 and F2a in the Induction of Labour |
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Authors: | K K Yeung J C K Pang |
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Institution: | Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong |
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Abstract: | Summary: Oral prostaglandins E2 and F2a were used to augment amniotomy in the induction of labour in 173 patients. The success rate was significantly higher with prostaglandin E2 than with prostaglandin F2a (89% and 75%, respectively). This was achieved despite a significantly lower incidence of gastrointestinal side effects. No serious maternal or fetal complications occurred with either drug. It is concluded that oral prostaglandin E2 is more efficient than oral prostaglandin F2a in the induction of labour. |
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