[Intravaginal PgE2 administration for inducing labor in premature rupture of fetal membranes]

Geburtshilfe Frauenheilkd. 1991 Jan;51(1):23-6. doi: 10.1055/s-2008-1026326.
[Article in German]

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Intravaginal
  • Cesarean Section
  • Dinoprostone / administration & dosage*
  • Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
  • Drug Administration Schedule
  • Female
  • Fetal Membranes, Premature Rupture / therapy*
  • Fetal Monitoring
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Labor, Induced / methods*
  • Pregnancy

Substances

  • Dinoprostone