Nursing Education Research Unit, Chelsea College, University of London, Manresa Road, London SW3 6LX.
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Vaginal prostaglandins and labour induction for patients previously delivered by caesarean section
Article first published online: 23 AUG 2005
DOI: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.1984.tb05271.x
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BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Volume 91, Issue 1, pages 7–10, January 1984
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MACKENZIE, I. Z., BRADLEY, S. and EMBREY, M. P. (1984), Vaginal prostaglandins and labour induction for patients previously delivered by caesarean section. BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 91: 7–10. doi: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.1984.tb05271.x
Publication History
- Issue published online: 23 AUG 2005
- Article first published online: 23 AUG 2005
- Received 14 December 1982; Accepted 10 June 1983
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Summary. Labour was induced at term with vaginal instillation of prostaglandin E2 in 143 patients who had been delivered by caesarean section in a previous pregnancy. The method was simple, safe and effective with 76% achieving a vaginal delivery, and even when the cervix was very unfavourable at the time of prostaglandin treatment, 68% achieved vaginal delivery. The procedure reduces the need for repeat caesarean section with its potential morbidity, without evidence of undue risk of lower segment scar rupture.