Other Mechanical Methods for Pre-Induction Cervical Ripening.
Publication/Presentation Date
10-2015
Abstract
Pre-induction cervical ripening is an important part of the labor induction process in women with an unfavorable cervix. This can be achieved either by pharmacologic or mechanical methods of cervical ripening. While the Foley catheter is the most commomly used mechanical method for labor induction, other mechanical methods are also available. This article reviews the safety profiles of osmotic dilators, extra-amniotic saline infusion, double-balloon catheters, and also compares their efficacy to that of other mechanical and pharmacologic cervical ripening methods. While mechanical methods have been shown to be safe and effective for cervical ripening, none of these alternatives has been shown to be superior to the Foley catheter.
Volume
39
Issue
6
First Page
444
Last Page
449
ISSN
1558-075X
Published In/Presented At
Durie, D., Lawal, A., & Zegelbone, P. (2015). Other mechanical methods for pre-induction cervical ripening. Seminars In Perinatology, 39(6), 444-449. doi:10.1053/j.semperi.2015.07.006.
Disciplines
Obstetrics and Gynecology
PubMedID
26341067
Department(s)
Department of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Faculty, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Residents
Document Type
Article