ComDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Etlik City Hospital, Ankara, Türkiyeparison of Intracervical Foley Catheter Balloon and Dinoprostone Insertion in Late Term Pregnancy

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: This study proposes to elucidate the efficacy and side effects of Foley catheter balloon and dinoprostone in late-term pregnancy (LTP)
METHODS: A total of 70 women were included in this study. Patients were classified into two groups based on cervical ripening methods as Group 1, Foley balloon catheter (n=40), and Group 2, dinoprostone (n=30).
RESULTS: The rate of cesarean section was higher in the Foley catheter group (p<0.05). The most common indication for cesarean section in the Foley catheter group was non-progressive labor. There were no significant differences in the other variables.
DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION: The intracervical Foley catheter balloon was found to be associated with an increased risk of cesarean delivery w

INTRODUCTION: This study proposes to elucidate the efficacy and side effects of Foley catheter balloon and dinoprostone in late-term pregnancy (LTP)
METHODS: A total of 70 women were included in this study. Patients were classified into two groups based on cervical ripening methods as Group 1, Foley balloon catheter (n=40), and Group 2, dinoprostone (n=30).
RESULTS: The rate of cesarean section was higher in the Foley catheter group (p<0.05). The most common indication for cesarean section in the Foley catheter group was non-progressive labor. There were no significant differences in the other variables.
DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION: The intracervical Foley catheter balloon was found to be associated with an increased risk of cesarean delivery without inducing excess maternal or neonatal morbidity.

ithout inducing excess maternal or neonatal morbidity.