Comparison of Dinoprostone and Oxytocin for the Induction of Labor in Late-Term Pregnancy and the Rate of Cesarean Section: A Retrospective Study in Ten Centers in South China

• DOI: 10.12659/msm.918330
• Publication Date: 2019-11-13T07:14:16Z
• Authors: Yanxing Wei; Xueyuan Li; Yinhui Zhang; Yuewen Guo; Baomin Yin; Dunjin Chen; Yi Chen; Yanping Yu; Bin Zhu; Yiwei Qin; Jianping Zhang; Zhijian Wang
• Keywords: Dinoprostone; Bishop score; Labor Induction

BACKGROUND Dinoprostone is the recommended primary option for induction of labor (IOL) in late-term pregnancies (LTPs). However, oxytocin used developing and rural areas, studies have supported similar effectiveness dinoprostone reducing rate cesarean delivery LTPs with a Bishop's score between 4-6. This study aimed to compare IOL section ten centers South China. MATERIAL AND METHODS A retrospective included 1,408 women LTP, subgroups including 0-3 Rates were compared given vaginal intravenous IOL. Secondary outcomes duration labor, maternal fetal complications. RESULTS Comparison who received (N=365) (N=1,043) showed significantly lower rates dinoprostone, but no significant difference scores The interval active phase reduced group CONCLUSIONS For 0-3, was superior delivery, both agents had outcome These findings may implications choice agent when unavailable.