Hygroscopic dilators vs balloon catheter ripening of the cervix for induction of labor in nulliparous women at term: Retrospective study.

Journal: PloS one

Published Date: Dec 22, 2017

OBJECTIVE: To compare the efficacy and safety of hygroscopic dilators and balloon catheters for ripening of the cervix in induction of labor.

Ryosuke Shindo

Perinatal Center for Maternity and Neonate, Yokohama City University Medical Center, Yokohama, Japan.
Shigeru Aoki

Perinatal Center for Maternity and Neonate, Yokohama City University Medical Center, Yokohama, Japan.
Naohiro Yonemoto

Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Yokohama City University Graduate School of Medicine and University Medical Center, Yokohama, Japan.
Yuriko Yamamoto

Perinatal Center for Maternity and Neonate, Yokohama City University Medical Center, Yokohama, Japan.
Junko Kasai

Perinatal Center for Maternity and Neonate, Yokohama City University Medical Center, Yokohama, Japan.
Michi Kasai

Perinatal Center for Maternity and Neonate, Yokohama City University Medical Center, Yokohama, Japan.
Etsuko Miyagi

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Yokohama City University School of Medicine, Yokohama, Japan.

Adult Catheterization Cervical Ripening Delivery, Obstetric Dilatation Female Humans Japan Labor, Induced Parity Pregnancy Retrospective Studies Young Adult

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