Effects of double balloon catheter and dinoprostone suppositories on ma-turing cervix and parturifacient action / 中国现代医生

ABSTRACT

Objective To compare the efficacy of double balloon catheter and dinoprostone suppositories on maturing cervix and parturifacient action. Methods A total of 382 full-term nulliparous women (200) cases in double balloon group and 182 cases in dinoprostone suppositories medicine group) with labour induction indications and unfavourable cervices (Bishop score≤5scores) were collected for retrospective analysis. The promoting effects of the two methods on cervical ripening, 24-hour vaginal delivery rates and inductiondelivery intervals were compared. Results There was no difference in ceasarean delivery rates between two groups (25.5% vs 24.2%, P=0.67). Dinoprostone suppositories was more effective in promoting cervical ripening (2.68±0.87 vs 2.44±0.74, P<0.01). The induction-to-delivery interval was longer in the double balloon group (19.86±12.96)h than that in the medicine group(17.13±2.56)h (P<0.01). Conclusion Labour induction in nullipara with unfavourable cervices improve delivery rates. Dinoprostone suppositories is better than double balloon in promoting cervical ripening.