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Pelvic scoring for elective induction.
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Elective induction of labor is considered a controversial aspect of pregnancy management because its advantages are that it combines an easy short and convenient labor with a minimal and acceptable rate of perinatal mortality.About:
This article is published in Obstetrics & Gynecology.The article was published on 1964-08-01 and is currently open access. It has received 1142 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Labor induction & Bishop score.read more
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The Length of the Cervix and the Risk of Spontaneous Premature Delivery
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Induction of labour versus expectant monitoring for gestational hypertension or mild pre-eclampsia after 36 weeks' gestation (HYPITAT): a multicentre, open-label randomised controlled trial
Corine M. Koopmans,Denise Bijlenga,Henk Groen,S.M. Vijgen,Jan G. Aarnoudse,Dick J. Bekedam,Paul P. van den Berg,Karin de Boer,Jan M. Burggraaff,Kitty W.M. Bloemenkamp,A.P. Drogtrop,Arie Franx,Christianne J.M. de Groot,Anjoke J.M. Huisjes,Anneke Kwee,Aren J. van Loon,A. Lub,D.N. Papatsonis,Joris A. M. van der Post,Frans J.M.E. Roumen,Hubertina C.J. Scheepers,Christine Willekes,Ben W.J. Mol,Maria G. van Pampus +23 more
TL;DR: Induction of labour is associated with improved maternal outcome and should be advised for women with mild hypertensive disease beyond 37 weeks' gestation and should also be advised to receive either induction of labour or expectant monitoring.
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Vaginal misoprostol for cervical ripening and induction of labour
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Induction versus expectant monitoring for intrauterine growth restriction at term: randomised equivalence trial (DIGITAT)
Kim E. Boers,Sylvia M.C. Vijgen,Denise Bijlenga,J. A. M. van der Post,Dick J. Bekedam,Anneke Kwee,P. C. M. van der Salm,M.G. van Pampus,Marc E. A. Spaanderman,K. de Boer,Johannes J. Duvekot,H.A. Bremer,T H M Hasaart,Friso M.C. Delemarre,Kitty W.M. Bloemenkamp,C A van Meir,Christine Willekes,Ella J. Wijnen,Monique Rijken,S. le Cessie,Frans J.M.E. Roumen,Jim G Thornton,J.M.M. van Lith,Ben W.J. Mol,Sicco A. Scherjon +24 more
TL;DR: In women with suspected intrauterine growth restriction at term, it is rational to choose induction to prevent possible neonatal morbidity and stillbirth, and patients who are keen on non-intervention can safely choose expectant management with intensive maternal and fetal monitoring.