An overview of the past, current and future trends for cervical ripening in induction of labour. (July 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Chodankar, Rohan; Sood, Akanksha; Gupta, Janesh
• Is Part Of: Obstetrician & gynaecologist. Volume 19:Number 3(2017)
• Page Start: 219
• Page End: 226
• Publication Date: 2017-07
• Subjects: cervical ripening -- Foley catheter -- induction of labour -- mechanical dilators -- oxytocin -- prostaglandins; Obstetrics -- Periodicals; Gynecology -- Periodicals; 618
• DOI: 10.1111/tog.12395
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1467-2561

Abstract

Abstract : Key content: The advantages and disadvantages of pharmacological methods and mechanical methods (such as the osmotic cervical dilator Dilapan‐S ® and Foley catheter) for labour induction are discussed. This article looks at the international and local (UK) experience with use of Dilapan‐S ® for cervical ripening. The Cochrane and Royal College of Gynaecologists and Obstetricians (RCOG) statements with regards to use of mechanical dilators are referenced. Learning objectives: To know the past, current and future trends in cervical ripening for labour induction. To understand that mechanical methods (e.g. Dilapan‐S ® and Foley catheter) offer similar efficacy and better safety compared to PGE2.