Foley catheter vs oral misoprostol for the induction of labor: an individual participant data meta-analysis.
J I KemperWentao LiS GoniM FlanaganA WeeksZ AlfirevicH BrackenS MundleM GoonewardeneM Ten EikelderK BloemenkampK O RengerinkH KruitBen-Willem J MolK R PalmerPublished in: Ultrasound in obstetrics & gynecology : the official journal of the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology (2020)
For women undergoing IOL Foley catheter is less effective than oral misoprostol as it was associated with fewer vaginal births. However, while we found no significant difference in maternal safety, Foley catheter induction may reduce adverse perinatal outcomes. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
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