Comparison of Intracervical Foley Catheter Balloon and Dinoprostone Insertion in Late Term Pregnancy

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.