Foley catheter and controlled release dinoprostone versus foley catheter labor induction in nulliparas: a randomized trial

Vallikkannu N 1 , Laboh N 1 , Tan PC 1 , Hong JGS 1 , Hamdan M 1 , Lim BK 2

Affiliations 

  • 1 Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Jalan Profesor Diraja Ungku Aziz, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • 2 Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Jalan Profesor Diraja Ungku Aziz, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. [email protected]
Arch Gynecol Obstet, 2022 Jan 09.
PMID: 34999923 DOI: 10.1007/s00404-021-06383-2

Abstract

PURPOSE: To evaluate Foley catheter and controlled release dinoprostone insert compared to foley catheter alone on induction to delivery interval and maternal satisfaction.

METHODS: A randomized trial was conducted in a university hospital in Malaysia from December 2018 to May 2019. Term nulliparas with unfavorable cervix (Bishop score ≤ 5) scheduled for labor induction were randomized to Foley catheter and controlled release dinoprostone insert simultaneously or Foley catheter alone. Primary outcomes were induction to delivery interval (hours) and maternal satisfaction on birth experience (assessed by 11-point Visual Numerical Rating Scale VNRS 0-10, higher score more satisfied).

RESULTS: Induction to vaginal delivery intervals was mean ± standard deviation 22.5 ± 10.4 vs. 35.1 ± 14.9 h, P =  

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