Study on Effect of PGE2 Gel for Induction of Labour
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 5
Abstract
Abstract: The aim of this study to the effect of intra cervical PGE2 gel for induction of labour. 177AN patients induced with PGE2 gel over a period of one month, July 2017 at Government Rajaji Hospital, Madurai were studied. Among 177 patients, 142 cases (80%) delivered vaginally and 35 cases delivered by LSCS. Commonest indication for induction being premature ruptures of membrane and postdatism. 173 cases required single application of PGE2 gel. 75 cases (42%) delivered within 12 hours of induction. Only one case needed induction with 3 gel in our study. PGE2 gel is effective in inducing labour. Complications and side effects were minimal with intra cervical PGE2 gel. Caeserean rates following PGE2 gel induction is low (20%).
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Dr. N. Sumathi, Dr. B. Gowthami, Dr. Vidya Priyanka
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