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VOLUME 10 , ISSUE 4S2 ( October-December, 2018 ) > List of Articles

Original Article

Analysis of Induction of Labor by Foley Extra-amniotic Saline Concurrent with Misoprostol (PGE1) versus Foley Extra-amniotic Saline Alone

Ramesh Chandran Jyoti, D Sumangala Devi

Keywords : Cervical ripening, Extra-amniotic saline, Foley's catheter

Citation Information : Jyoti RC, Devi DS. Analysis of Induction of Labor by Foley Extra-amniotic Saline Concurrent with Misoprostol (PGE1) versus Foley Extra-amniotic Saline Alone. J South Asian Feder Obs Gynae 2018; 10 (4S2):375-376.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10006-1628

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Published Online: 01-06-2019

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2018; The Author(s).


Abstract

The success of induction of labor depends on the degree of ripening of the cervix. This study compares the use of mechanical and a pharmacological method simultaneously to improve Bishop's Score.


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