Use of Misoprostol (Prostaglandin E1 Methyl Analogue) to Expedite Delivery in Severe Preeclampsia Remote from Term

Use of Misoprostol (Prostaglandin E1 Methyl Analogue) to Expedite Delivery in Severe Preeclampsia Remote from Term

Intravaginal misoprostol was used for labor induction in 2 patients with severe preeclampsia remote from term. Both patients had an uneventful vaginal delivery within 14 h of the initial application. Misoprostol appears to be effective for labor induction in cases where expeditious vaginal delivery...

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Veröffentlicht in:The Journal of maternal-fetal medicine 1996, Vol.5 (1), p.39-40
Hauptverfasser: Del Valle, Gerardo O., Sanchez-Ramos, Luis, Jordan, Christine W., Gaudier, Francisco L., Delke, Isaac
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Sprache:eng
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Induction of labor
Misoprostol
Severe preeclampsia
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Zusammenfassung:Intravaginal misoprostol was used for labor induction in 2 patients with severe preeclampsia remote from term. Both patients had an uneventful vaginal delivery within 14 h of the initial application. Misoprostol appears to be effective for labor induction in cases where expeditious vaginal delivery is necessary.
ISSN:1476-7058
1057-0802
1476-4954
1520-6661
DOI:10.3109/14767059609025394