Insucesso de indução por misoprostol em gestantes: revisão integrativa / Fracaso de la inducción por misoprostol en mujeres embarazadas: revisión integradora / Unsuccessful misoprostol induction in pregnant women: an integrative review

Resumo Objetivo Analisar as evidências disponíveis na literatura acerca do insucesso da indução do trabalho de parto com misoprostol em gestações a termo. Métodos Revisão integrativa, realizada entre janeiro e novembro de 2022, cuja pergunta de pesquisa e descritores foram delineados por meio da estratégia PECO. As buscas foram realizadas nas bases de dados MEDLINE; Web of Science; CINAHL; EMBASE e Scopus por duas pesquisadoras de forma independente, assim como a avaliação. Para a fase de seleção e identificação dos estudos foi utilizado o Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA). A avaliação do risco de viés dos artigos incluídos foi realizada através do questionário Newcastle Ottawa Scale. Resultados Foram identificados 3.674 artigos, 84 foram lidos na íntegra, dos quais 11 compuseram a revisão (n=9.010 gestantes), com publicação entre os anos de 2005 a 2021, sendo a maioria nos Estados Unidos. Quanto ao nível de evidência, todos os artigos foram classificados como 2b, avaliada coforme o delineamento de cada investigação. O estudo apontou evidências quanto aos seguintes fatores: IMC elevado (maior igual a 30kg/m2), nuliparidade, bishop imaturo, comprimento cervical (maior igual a 30mm), estatura, etnia (não caucasianas do sul da Europa) e peso fetal (maior igual a 4kg). Conclusão Alcançou-se o objetivo do estudo tendo sido demonstrado seis fatores maternos e um fetal que podem levar ao insucesso da indução. Vale ressaltar a necessidade de evidências que incorporem a individualidade de cada característica e destaca-se a contribuição desse estudo para embasar a escolha da melhor conduta para cada gestação de forma individualizada.

Resumen Objetivo Analizar las evidencias disponibles en la literatura acerca del fracaso de la inducción del trabajo de parto con misoprostol en gestaciones a término. Métodos Revisión integradora, realizada entre enero y noviembre de 2022, cuya pregunta de investigación y descriptores fueron definidos mediante la estrategia PECO. Las búsquedas fueron realizadas en las bases de datos MEDLINE, Web of Science, CINAHL, EMBASE y Scopus por dos investigadoras de forma independiente, al igual que la evaluación. Para la fase de selección e identificación de los estudios se utilizó el Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA). La evaluación del riesgo de sesgo de los artículos incluidos se realizó a través del cuestionario Newcastle Ottawa Scale. Resultados Se identificaron 3.674 artículos, 84 se leyeron en su totalidad, de los cuales 11 conformaron la revisión (n=9.010 mujeres embarazadas), publicados entre los años 2005 y 2021, la mayoría en Estados Unidos. Respecto al nivel de evidencia, todos los artículos fueron clasificados como 2b, evaluada de acuerdo con el diseño de cada investigación. El estudio indicó evidencias respecto a los siguientes factores: IMC elevado (mayor igual a 30 kg/m2), nuliparidad, bishop bajo, longitud cervical (mayor o igual a 30 mm), estatura, etnia (no caucasoide del sur de Europa) y peso fetal (mayor igual a 4 kg). Conclusión Se alcanzó el objetivo del estudio y se demostraron seis factores maternos y uno fetal que pueden llevar al fracaso de la inducción. Cabe resaltar la necesidad de evidencias que incorporen la individualidad de cada característica y se destaca la contribución de este estudio para fundamentar la elección de la mejor conducta en cada gestación de forma individualizada.

Abstract Objective To analyze the evidence available in literature regarding unsuccessful labor induction with misoprostol in full-term pregnancies. Methods This is an integrative review, carried out between January and November 2022, whose research question and descriptors were outlined using the PECO strategy. The searches were carried out in the MEDLINE, Web of Science, CINAHL, EMBASE and Scopus databases by two researchers independently as well as assessment. For the study selection and identification phase, the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) was used. The risk of bias assessment of included articles was carried out using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale. Results A total of 3,674 articles were identified, and 84 were read in full, of which 11 comprised the review (n=9,010 pregnant women), published between 2005 and 2021, with the majority in the United States. Regarding the level of evidence, all articles were classified as 2b, assessed according to the design of each study. The study showed evidence regarding the following factors: High BMI (greater than 30 kg/m2), nulliparity, immature bishop, cervical length (greater than 30 mm), height, ethnicity (non-Caucasians from southern Europe) and fetal weight (greater equal to 4 kg). Conclusion The objective study was achieved, having demonstrated six maternal factors and one fetal factor that can lead to unsuccessful induction. It is worth highlighting the need for evidence that incorporates the individuality of each characteristic and the contribution of this study to support the choice of the best conduct for each pregnancy on an individual basis stands out.

Effectiveness and safety of intra-amniotic ethacridine injection for third trimester induction due to fetal demise / 中华围产医学杂志

Objective:To study the effectiveness and safety of intra-amniotic ethacridine injection in pregnancy induction at ≥28 gestational weeks due to fetal demise.Methods:This retrospective study recruited 77 singleton pregnant women who were admitted to Peking University First Hospital at ≥28 gestational weeks, from January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2021, because of fetal demise diagnosed by ultrasound. Four groups were classified according to different methods of induction, including ethacridine success group ( n=63), ethacridine failure group ( n=4), mifepristone plus misoprostol group ( n=5), and spontaneous delivery group ( n=5). Those in the ethacridine success group were further divided into scarred and non-scarred uterus group. The differences in general conditions and delivery outcomes among these women were analyzed using t-test, one-way analysis of variance, Chi-square test, and Mann-Whitney U test or Kruskal-Wallis H test. Results:(1) Among the 67 patients induced by ethacridine, the success rate was 94.0% (63/67). (2) Compared the ethacridine success group with the mifepristone plus misoprostol group or spontaneous delivery group, respectively, there was no significant difference in total labor duration, intrapartum hemorrhage volume, weight of the dead fetus, and the incidence of postpartum hemorrhage, perineal laceration, and intrauterine residue (all P>0.05). No serious complications such as placental abruption, disseminated intravascular coagulation, intrauterine infection, uterine rupture, conversion to cesarean section, or puerperal infection occurred in the three groups. (3) The duration between ethacridine injection and labor onset was shorter in the ethacridine success group than in the mifepristone plus misoprostol group [(28.5±12.0) h vs (54.2±17.6) h, t=－4.45, P<0.001]. (4) Among the 63 cases of ethacridine success group, the outcomes after induction were similar between scarred and non-scarred uterus group (all P>0.05). (5) The median duration between ethacridine injection and labor onset in the ethacridine success group was 26.8 h (2.3-66.0 h), which meant 95% of the patients went into labor within 51.7 h and 100% within 66 h after the injection. Conclusion:Intra-amniotic injection of ethacridine is safe and effective in termination for singleton pregnancy due to fetal demise at the third trimester and the duration from drug administration to labor onset was significantly shorter than that of mifepristone plus misoprostol, without increasing the risk of any complications.

Summary of best evidence for management of labor course induced by oxytocin drip in term pregnancy / 中国实用护理杂志

Objective:To search, evaluate and summarize the best evidences related to induction of labor by oxytocin infusion in pregnant women with full-term pregnancy, and to provide reference for clinical practice in order to reduce the complications during labor, such as the proportion of instrument delivery, prolonged labor duration, uterine rupture, postpartum hemorrhage, etc. Standardize the management process of induction of labor with oxytocin, improve the satisfaction of pregnant women to participate in the decision of induction of labor, and improve the outcome of the newborn.Methods:Take the evidence-based nursing method, in view of the full-term pregnancy pregnant women oxytocin drip induced labor evidence-based labor management problems, nearly 10 years related literature retrieval from January 1st 2011 to April 9th, 2021, the Australian JBI evidence-based health care center of literature quality evaluation criteria and evidence classification system, all kinds of research evaluation and classification of retrieval.Results:Early detection to 340 articles, and eventually into 9 articles, including 1 clinical decision, 6 guides, 2 pieces of system evaluation. Totally 45 pieces evidences related to induction of labor by oxytocin infusion in pregnant women with full-term pregnancy were sumarized, including induced labor time, oxytocin side effects, induced labor before evaluation, induced labor of guardianship, infusion solution, such as health education, and other seven aspects.Conclusions:The present study summarized 45 pieces of best evidence on the management of labor induced by oxytocin infusion during term pregnancy, which provided some evidence-based basis for midwives, obstetric nurses and managers. Through the application of the best evidence, it is beneficial to improve the outcome of pregnant women in the neonatal perinatal period, standardize the process of inducing labor with oxytocin, and improve the quality of obstetric care.

Autonomia da parturiente no contexto da assistência ao trabalho parto induzido: estudo transversal

Propósito/Contexto. Este estudio tiene como objetivo analizar la autonomía de las mujeres en la asistencia al parto inducido. Metodología/Enfoque. Se trata de un estudio transversal realizado desde octubre de 2019 a junio de 2021 mediante la aplicación de un cuestionario electrónico, construido en Google Forms, que contiene preguntas cerradas. Resultados/Hallazgos. 383 mujeres respondieron el cuestionario elaborado por los autores. La edad de los participantes osciló entre los 17 y los 50 años. Entre las participantes, el 28,8 % tuvo trabajo de parto inducido, de las cuales el 12,5 % se sometió a inducción mecánica, el 62,5 % recibió oxitocina y el 25 % prostaglandina/misoprostol. Discusión/Conclusiones/Contribuciones. La autonomía de la mujer embarazada en la realización de su parto es fundamental para que los profesionales actúen con buenas prácticas en la atención del parto.

Objetivo/Contexto. Este estudo tem por objetivo analisar a autonomia da mulher na assistência ao parto induzido. Metodologia/Abordagem. Trata-se de um estudo transversal realizado no período de outubro de 2019 a junho de 2021 por meio da aplicação de um questionário eletrônico, construído no Google Forms, contendo questões fechadas. Resultados/Descobertas. 383 mulheres responderam ao questionário elaborado pelos autores. A idade das participantes variou entre 17 a 50 anos. Dentre as participantes, 28,8 % tiveram o parto induzido, das quais 12,5 % passaram pela indução mecânica, 62,5 % receberam ocitocina e 25 % prostaglandina/ misoprostol. Discussão/Conclusões/Contribuições. A autonomia da parturiente na condução do seu parto é primordial para que os profissionais atuem com boas práticas na assistência ao parto.

Purpose/Context. This study aims to analyze women's autonomy in assisting induced childbirth. Methodology/Approach. This is a sectional study carried out from October 2019 to June 2021 through the application of an electronic questionnaire, built on Google Forms, containing closed questions. Results/Findings. 383 women answered the questionnaire prepared by the authors. The age of the participants ranged from 17 to 50 years. Among the participants, 28.8 % had induced labor, of which 12.5 % underwent mechanical induction, 62.5 % received oxytocin and 25 % prostaglandin/misoprostol. Discussion/Conclusions/Contributions. The parturient's autonomy in conducting her delivery is essential for professionals to act with good practices in childbirth care.

Second-trimester termination due to conjoined twins in a woman with twice previous cesarean sections / 中华围产医学杂志

We report the induced labor of conjoined twins in the second trimester in a woman with a history of two previous cesarean sections, the last one of which was performed in 2017. This 25-year-old patient was found to have thoracolumbar conjoined fetuses with one heart and polyhydramnios through the routine ultrasound examination at 19 +5 gestational weeks and was admitted at 20 +1 gestational weeks. After a full assessment of the fetal and maternal condition through multidisciplinary consultation, it was determined to attempt a vaginal delivery as no absolute contraindication for induction of labor. The patient was given 300 mg mifepristone orally plus an amniotic cavity injection of 100 mg ethacridine lactate. Regular contractions occurred 28 hours after medication. The patient delivered a pair of dead female conjoined twins at 20 +6 gestational weeks following successful induction of labor, with an assisted vaginal breech delivery. There was no soft tissue damage in the birth canal, and the estimated blood loss was 150 ml. Pathological examination and autopsy showed thoracolumbar conjoined deformity twins with a common heart and liver. Adequate prenatal evaluation, a detailed understanding of the indications for induction of labor and vaginal delivery, closed monitoring during labor, and preparation for emergency cesarean section, are essential safety measures for induced labor of conjoined twins in women with a scarred uterus in the second trimester.

Evaluation of the diagnosis and treatment of cesarean scar pregnancy induced in the second trimester: a national multicenter retrospective study / 中华妇产科杂志

Objective:To study the risk factors of adverse pregnancy outcomes for induced abortion of cesarean scar pregnancy in midtrimester.Methods:A national multicenter retrospective study was conducted. A total of 154 singletons pregnant women with cesarean scar pregnancy during the second trimester induced abortion by various reasons in 12 tertiary A hospitals were selected, their pregnant outcomes were observed and the risk factors of serious adverse outcomes were analyzed with univariate and multivariate logstic regression; the role of ultrasound and MRI in predicting placenta accreta and severe adverse outcomes was evaluated, the effectiveness of uterine artery embolization (UAE) in preventing hemorrhage in pregnant women with and without placenta accreta was compared.Results:Among 154 subjects, the rate of placenta accreta was 42.2% (65/154), the rate of postpartum hemorrhage≥1 000 ml was 39.0% (60/154), the rate of hysterectomy was 14.9% (23/154), the rate of uterine rupture was 0.6% (1/154). The risk factor of postpartum hemorrhage≥1 000 ml and hysterectomy was placenta accreta ( P<0.01). For each increase in the number of parity, the risk of placenta accreta increased 2.385 times (95% CI: 1.046-5.439; P=0.039); and the risk of placenta accreta decreased with increasing ultrasound measurement of scar myometrium thickness ( OR=0.033, 95% CI: 0.001-0.762; P=0.033). The amount of postpartum hemorrhage and hysterectomy rate in the group with placenta accreta diagnosed by ultrasound combined with MRI were not significantly different from those in the group with placenta accreta diagnosed by ultrasound only or MRI only (all P>0.05). For pregnant women with placenta accreta, there were no significant difference in the amount of bleeding and hysterectomy rate between the UAE group [median: 1 300 ml; 34% (16/47)] and the non-embolization group (all P>0.05); in pregnant women without placenta accreta, the amount of bleeding in the UAE group was lower than that in the non-embolization group (median: 100 vs 600 ml; P<0.01), but there was no significant difference in hysterectomy rate [2% (1/56) vs 9% (3/33); P>0.05]. Conclusions:(1) Placenta accreta is the only risk factor of postpartum hemorrhage≥1 000 ml with hysterectomy for induced abortion of cesarean scar pregnancy in midtrimester; multi-parity and ultrasound measurement of scar myometrium thickness are risk factors for placenta accreta. (2) The technique of using ultrasound and MRI in predicting placenta accreta of cesarean scar pregnancy needs to be improved. (3) It is necessary to discuss of UAE in preventing postpartum hemorrhage for induced abortion of cesarean scar pregnancy in midtrimester.

Clinical analysis of pregnancy termination in 167 pregnant women with cardiovascular disease during the first and second trimester / 中华妇产科杂志

Objective:To study the risk assessment, method selection and clinical management of pregnancy termination during the first and second trimester of pregnant women with cardiovascular disease.Methods:This study focused on pregnant women with cardiovascular diseases who were admitted to Beijing Anzhen Hospital during the first and second trimester of pregnancy from January 2016 to September 2019, to summarize their clinical characteristics, reasons and methods of pregnancy termination, management and outcomes.Results:Among 167 pregnant women, 119 cases (71.3%, 119/167) were in early pregnancy and 48 cases (28.7%, 48/167) were in middle pregnancy. The reasons for termination of pregnancy were cardiovascular disease (109 cases; 65.3%, 109/167), unwanted pregnancy (54 cases; 32.3%, 54/167) and other reasons (4 cases). Vacuum aspiration was performed in 98 cases and forceps curettage was performed in 19 cases, medical abortion was performed in 2 cases in early pregnancy. There was no change in cardiac function after pregnancy termination and all survived in early pregnancy. In the second trimester, 16 cases were induced by intraamniotic injection of ethacridine, 2 cases by water balloon, 1 case by oxytocin intravenous drip, and 29 cases by hysterotomy delivery. The ratio of patients with hysterotomy delivery with cardiac function grade Ⅲ-Ⅳ was significantly higher than that in the patients with vaginal labor induction in the second trimester [79% (23/29) vs 4/19; P<0.01]; the ratio of pregnancy risk grade Ⅳ-Ⅴ was also significantly higher [100% (29/29) vs 14/19; P=0.007]. The mean length of hospital stay of patients with hysterotomy delivery was significantly longer than that in the patients with vaginal labor induction [(7.1±3.4) vs (2.4±1.8) days; P<0.01]. Cardiac function was improved in 4 patients induced by ethacridine and rapid recovery without serious complications. Cardiac function decreased in 5 cases and 1 case died on the first day after hysterotomy delivery. Conclusions:Pregnancy risk assessment should be conducted as early as possible in patients with cardiovascular disease. If it is not suitable to continue the pregnancy, terminate pregnancy as early as possible to reduce the risk. Pregnancy termination methods and analgesic methods should be selected according to different gestational age and complications. The indications for hysterotomy delivery should not be relaxed at will, so as to minimize trauma and hemodynamic changes. After the termination of pregnancy, contraceptive measures should be implemented and the next treatment plan should be guided.

Potential pregnancy days lost: an innovative measure of gestational age / Dias potenciais de gravidez perdidos: uma medida inovadora da idade gestacional

ABSTRACT In Brazil, the excess of interventions that anticipate childbirth, such as cesarean sections and labor inductions, has resulted in the shortening of pregnancy, with negative consequences on maternal-infant outcomes. This commentary presents a novel way to measure gestational age: the continuous variable "Potential pregnancy days lost." Using data from the Live Birth Information System (SINASC), we counted the missing days between the period until childbirth and the average duration of pregnancy (280 days), or the lost weeks. This measure can be used as an outcome variable (socioeconomic-demographic characteristics of the mother, type of childbirth, financing, etc.) or exposure variable (for neonatal, infant, and maternal outcomes). The indicator can be used in municipal and national cohorts and intervention studies to analyze hospitals and regions. We discuss the limits and scope of gestational age measures and, given their inaccuracies, the importance of studying their trends.

RESUMO No Brasil, o excesso de intervenções que antecipam o parto, como cesarianas e induções, tem resultado no encurtamento da gestação, com consequências negativas nos desfechos materno-infantis. Neste comentário apresentamos uma medida inovadora da idade gestacional que estamos desenvolvendo: a variável contínua "dias potenciais de gravidez perdidos". Utilizando dados do Sistema de Informações de Nascidos Vivos, contamos, quando possível, os dias faltantes entre o período até o nascimento e a duração média da gestação (280 dias), ou então as semanas perdidas. Essa medida pode ser usada como variável desfecho (de características socioeconômico-demográficos da mãe, do tipo de parto, de financiamento etc.) ou de exposição (para desfechos neonatais, infantis e maternos). O indicador pode ser usado em coortes municipais e nacionais e em estudos de intervenção, para analisar hospitais e territórios. Discutimos os limites e alcances das medidas de idade gestacional e, diante de suas imprecisões, a importância de estudar suas tendências.

Effect of induced labor on delivery outcome of pregnant women undergoing vaginal trial of labor after cesarean section / 中华妇产科杂志

Objective@#To explore the effect of induced labor on delivery outcome of pregnant women undergoing vaginal trial of labor after cesarean section.@*Methods@#Totally, 173 pregnant women undergoing vaginal trial of labor after cesarean from April 1st, 2016 to October 31st, 2017 were involved. According to whether or not induced labor, pregnant women were divided into induced labor group (n=47) and natural labor group (n=126). The two groups of the general situation, the situation of delivery and delivery outcome were compared. Further more, the induced labor group were divided into cesarean section patients (n=20) and vaginal delivery patients (n=27) based on pregnancy outcomes, induction situation and delivery situation were analyzed.@*Results@#(1) The gestational weeks was 39.2±1.1 in induced labor group, 38.7±1.0 in natural labor group. The 1-minute Apgar score was 9.98±0.15 in induced labor group, and 9.87±0.60 in natural labor group. The neonatal weight was (3 497±426) g in induced labor group, and (3 288±350) g in natural labor group. The thickness of lower uterine segment at 36-39 weeks of pregnancy was (2.4±0.6) mm in induced labor group, (2.1±0.6) mm in natural labor group. There were obviously differences in the gestational week, the 1-minute Apgar score, the neonatal weight and the thickness of lower uterine segment at 36-39 weeks of pregnancy between the two groups (all P<0.05). There were no significant differences in 5-minute Apgar score, the interval between previous cesarean delivery, postpartum hemorrhage, fetal distress, and intrauterine infection, secondary uterine inertia, placental abruption and uterine ruption between the two groups (all P>0.05). (2) In induced labor group, the cervical score of cesarean section patients was 3.8±1.7, while the cervical score of vaginal delivery patients was 5.2±1.7. The induced labor days of cesarean section patients was (1.6±0.9) days, while the induced labor days of vaginal delivery patients was (1.2±0.4) days. There were obviously differences in the cervical score and the induced labor days among the two subgroup patients (all P<0.05). There were no significiant differences in Apgar score, neonatal weight, the thickness of lower uterine segment at 36-39 gestational weeks and the interval times of previous cesarean delivery between the two subgroup patients (P>0.05).@*Conclusion@#Induction of labor does not reduce neonatal Apgar score, and does not increase the incidence of postpartum complications, and eliminats the increase of cesarean section rate caused by increased gestational weeks and fetal enlargement, and increases the vaginal delivery rate of pregnant women undergoing vaginal trail of labor after cesarean section.

Double balloon catheter for labour induction at term after previous cesarean:a retrospective clinical research / 中国医师杂志

Objective To determine the safety and effectiveness of double balloon catheter for labor induction in women with previous cesarean section. Methods This was a retrospective case-control study. Data from Shenzhen maternal and child healthcare hospital and Shenzhen Longgang District Maternal and Child Healthcare Hospital between 2015. 01. 01 to 2018. 12. 31 were used. A total of 156 term pregnant women, with previous one low segment cesarean section (CS) and balloon catheter for labour induction were included as case group. A total of 156 term pregnant women with previous one low segment CS and sponta-neous onset of labor were included as control group. The vaginal delivery rate and maternal and infant out-comes were compared between the two groups. Results There was no significant difference in CS rate, va-ginal assisted rate and vaginal spontaneous rate between the two groups ( 20. 51％ vs 15. 38％, 8. 97％ vs 5. 77％, 70. 51％ vs 78. 85％ respectively, P >0. 05 ) . And there were no significant difference in the rates of intrauterine infection, uterine rupture, postpartum hemorrhage, blood transfusion, maternal and in-fant mortality and neonatal transfer between the two groups. Conclusions Our study indicates that induc-tion of labor with double balloon catheter is effective and safe in term pregnant women with previous one low segment CS. Women with previous CS and indications for labour induction should be informed about vaginal birth success rates and the alternative of elective repeat CS needs to be discussed.

Comparative study of misoprostol and oxytocin in induction of labor in full-term pregnancy complicated with premature rupture of membranes / 中国基层医药

Objective To investigate effect of the application of misoprostol and oxytocin in full-term pregnancy induced labor with premature rupture of membranes.Methods From March 2016 to June 2017,95 pregnant women in term pregnancy induced labor with premature rupture of membranes in General Hospital of Taiyuan Iron&Steel (Group) CO.LTD were selected as the research objects,and they were randomly divided into study group and control group,the control group was given oxytocin,the study group was given misoprostol for induction of labor,then the effect,the total production process,delivery time,labor time,maternal and infant outcomes,the occurrence of adverse reactions of the two groups were observed.Results The total effective rate of pregnant women of the study group and the control group were 95.83％,78.72％,respectively,the difference was statistically significant (x2=7.136,P ＜ 0.05);The total production process,delivery time and labor time in the study group were (5.76 ±1.38)h,(9.39 ±3.44)h,(5.53 ± 1.51) h,respectively,which in the control group were (7.89 ± 1.67)h,(12.83 ±3.76)h,(7.56 ± 1.9 2)h,respectively,the research group's total stage of labor,delivery time,delivery time were shortened significantly compared with those of the control group (t =5.829,7.331,4.276,all P ＜ 0.05);The cesarean delivery,fetal distress and amniotic fluid contamination rates of the study group were 6.25％,8.33％,8.33％,respectively,which of the control group were 21.28％,31.91％,27.65％,respectively,the study group's cesarean section rate,fetal distress and amniotic fluid were significantly lower compared with those of the control group (x2 =6.936,10.185,7.429,all P ＜ 0.05).The incidence of abnormal uterine contraction,gastrointestinal reaction and tachycardia had not statistically significantly difference between the two groups (P ＞ 0.05).Conclusion Compared with oxytocin,misoprostol for full-term pregnancy with fetal membranes induction effect is more significant,which can shorten the birth process,improve maternal and child outcomes.So it is worthy of clinical promotion.

Aplicación de suturas compresivas de Hayman ante hemorragia obstétrica postparto. Presentación de un caso / Application of Hayman Compression Sutures to Postpartum Obstetric Hemorrhage. Presentation of a Case

La hemorragia posparto está relacionada con una elevada morbimortalidad perinatal. Las medidas generales ante la hemorragia, en muchas ocasiones no logran ser suficientes para detener el sangrado, haciéndose necesaria la intervención quirúrgica. Se presenta el caso de una gestante con 39,1 semanas, nulípara, adolescente, atendida en el Hospital Gustavo Aldereguía Lima, de Cienfuegos, a la que se indujo el parto por rotura prematura de membranas, que evolucionó hacia la fase activa del parto, por lo que se decidió realizar cesárea con diagnóstico de desproporción céfalo pélvica. Luego de extraer recién nacido femenino con peso de 4050 g, se constató hemorragia obstétrica mayor por atonía uterina, que requirió cirugía conservadora de útero mediante suturas compresivas de Hayman. Este artículo tiene el objetivo de exponer el informe del primer caso en que se aplicaron las suturas compresivas de Hayman ante hemorragia obstétrica postparto en la provincia.

Postpartum haemorrhage is associated with high perinatal morbidity and mortality. General measures in the presence of hemorrhage, in many cases are not enough to stop bleeding and surgical intervention is necessary. This a case presentation of a pregnant adolescent with 39.1 weeks, nulliparous, attended at the Hospital Gustavo Aldereguía Lima, Cienfuegos, who was induced by premature membranes rupture. She evolved towards active phase of labor, so it was decided to perform cesarean section with a diagnosis of pelvic cephalic disproportion. After extracting a female newborn weighing 4050 g, major obstetric haemorrhage due to uterine atony was found, requiring conservative uterine surgery using Hayman’s compressive sutures. This article is aimed at presenting the first case in which Hayman’s compressive sutures were applied to postpartum obstetric haemorrhage in the province.

Induced termination of second trimester pregnancy in women with scarred uterus / 中国医师杂志

Objective To investigate the suitable mode of induced termination of pregnancy at second trimester for women with scarred uterus.Methods A retrospective study was performed in 120 cases of second trimester pregnant women with scarred uterus,who requested termination of pregnancy in Department of Obstetrics,Ruijin Hospital of Shanghai Jiaotong University from January 2010 to July 2016.The indications of termination of pregnancy were fetal anomaly,serious pregnant complication,intrauterine fetal deaths and personal factors.The interval time of previous operation to this pregnancy were recorded.It was ＜ 2 years in 35 cases and ≥2 years in 85 cases.The patients with normal hepatic function began to take mifepristone combined with ethacridine lactate (group A,62 cases).The method of mifepristone combined with misoprostol was used in the patients who failed to amniotomy to inject ethacridine lactatebecause of oligohydramnios or small gestational age (group B,58 cases).The detail information of every patient was recorded,including age,gestational weeks,gravidity,parity,the mode of previous operation,previous operation time and indication,the mode of induced labor inthis pregnancy,the interval time from administration to uterine contraction,delivery or not and the interval time from induction to delivery,postpartum hemorrhage,the successful rate of induce labor,and placental retention ratio.Results (1) It had no significant difference between groups A and B in age,gravidity,parity and the interval time of previous operation to this pregnancy (P ＞ 0.05).There was significant difference between two groups in gestational weeks of induction (P ＜0.01).(2) It had no significant difference between two groups in successful rate of induction and postpartum hemorrhage (P ＞ 0.05),but the time from induction to regular uterine contractionand delivery in group B was significant shorter than that of group A (P ＜ 0.01).The rate of delivery with 24 hours in group B was 89.66％.It was significant higher than that of group A (22.58％,P ＜0.01).(3) The rate of retained placenta in group A (19.23％,10/52) was significant lower than group B (4g.7g％,20/41),but the ratio of residual of placenta and membranes in group A (75％,39/52) was significant higher than that of group B (48.78％,20/41).It was no significant difference between the over 2 years group and the less 2 years group in the incidence rate of complications including placental retention,residual of placenta and membranes and postpartum hemorrhage.It had no significant difference between two groups in incidence of severe pain (P ＞ 0.05).Conclusions Both of methods of mifepristone combined with misoprostol and the mifepristone combined with ethacridine lactate are feasible to induce second trimester termination of pregnancy for women with scarred uterus.

Predicting factors for success of vaginal delivery in preterm induction with prostaglandin E₂

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of prostaglandin (PG) E₂ for preterm labor induction and to investigate the predictive factors for the success of vaginal delivery. METHODS: A retrospective cohort study was performed in women (n=155) at 24+0 to 36+6 weeks of gestation who underwent induction of labor using a PGE₂ vaginal pessary (10 mg, Propess) from January 2009 to December 2015. Success rates of vaginal delivery according to gestational age at induction and incidence of intrapartum complications such as tachysystole and nonreassuring fetal heart rate were investigated. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was performed to evaluate the predictive factors for success of labor induction. RESULTS: The vaginal delivery rate was 57% (n=89) and the rate of cesarean delivery after induction was 43% (n=66). According to gestational age, labor induction was successful in 16.7%, 50.0%, and 62.8% of patients at 24 to 31, 32 to 33, and 34 to 36 weeks, showing a stepwise increase (P=0.006). There were 18 cases (11%) of fetal distress, 9 cases (5.8%) of tachysystole, and 6 cases (3.8%) of massive postpartum bleeding (>1,000 mL). After adjusting for confounding factors, multiparity (odds ratio [OR], 8.47; 95% confidence interval [CI], 3.10 to 23.14), younger maternal age (OR, 0.84; 95% CI, 0.75 to 0.94), advanced gestational age at induction (OR, 1.06; 95% CI, 1.02 to 1.09), rupture of membranes (OR, 11.83; 95% CI, 3.55 to 39.40), and the Bishop score change after removal of PGE₂ (OR, 2.19; 95% CI, 1.0 to 4.8) were significant predictors of successful preterm vaginal delivery. CONCLUSION: An understanding of the principal predictive factors of successful preterm labor induction, as well as the safety of PGE₂, will provide useful information when clinicians consult with preterm pregnant women requiring premature delivery.

Método mecânico de indução do parto em gestantes de alto risco com cesariana anterior / Mechanical method of induction of labor in high-risk pregnant women with previous cesarean section

OBJETIVO: Descrever os desfechos materno-fetais com o uso da sonda de Foley para indução do trabalho de parto em gestantes de alto risco com cesariana anterior. MÉTODOS: Foi realizado um estudo de intervenção e descritivo, no período de novembro de 2013 a junho de 2014. Foram incluídas 39 gestantes a termo, com feto vivo, apresentação cefálica, peso estimado <4.000 g, cesariana prévia, com indicação de indução do trabalho de parto, escore de Bishop ≤6 e índice de líquido amniótico >5 cm. A sonda de Foley nº 16F foi introduzida, por no máximo 24 horas, sendo considerado satisfatória quando a paciente entrou em trabalho de parto nas primeiras 24 horas. RESULTADOS: O trabalho de parto foi induzido satisfatoriamente em 79,5% das gestantes. Nove mulheres evoluíram para parto vaginal (23,1%), com uma frequência de 18% de partos vaginais ocorridos dentro de 24 horas. As principais indicações da indução do parto foram as síndromes hipertensivas (75%). As médias dos intervalos entre a colocação da sonda de Foley e o início do trabalho de parto e o parto foram de 8,7±7,1 e 14,7±9,8 horas, respectivamente. A eliminação de mecônio foi observada em 2 pacientes e o escore de Apgar <7 no primeiro minuto foi observado em 5 recém-nascidos (12,8%). CONCLUSÕES: A sonda de Foley é uma alternativa para indução do trabalho de parto em gestantes com cesariana anterior, apesar da baixa taxa de parto vaginal. .

PURPOSE: To describe the maternal and fetal outcomes with the use of the Foley catheter for induction of labor in high-risk pregnant women with previous caesarean section. METHODS: An interventive and descriptive study was conducted from November 2013 to June 2014. A total of 39 pregnant women at term, with a live fetus, cephalic presentation, estimated fetal weight <4,000 g, with previous cesarean section, medical indications for induction of labor, Bishop score ≤6 and amniotic fluid index >5 cm were included. A number 16F Foley catheter was introduced for a maximum of 24 hours, and was considered to be satisfactory when the patient began labor within 24 hours. RESULTS: Labor was successfully induced in 79.5% of pregnant women. Nine women achieved vaginal delivery (23.1%), with a frequency of 18% of vaginal births occurring within 24 hours. The main indications for the induction of labor were hypertensive disorders (75%). The mean interval between the placement of the Foley catheter and the beginning of labor and delivery were 8.7±7.1 and 14.7±9.8 hours, respectively. Meconium-stained amniotic fluid was observed in two patients; and an Apgar score <7 in the first minute was detected in 5 newborns (12.8%). CONCLUSIONS: The Foley catheter is an alternative for the induction of labor in women with previous caesarean section, despite the low vaginal delivery rate. .

Effects of Cook balloon cervical dilator on full-term nulliparous parturients under epidural analgesia / 中华全科医师杂志

To explore the feasibility and effects of Cook balloon cervical dilator on full-term nulliparous parturients under epidural analgesia.The observation group (n =40) received Cook balloon cervical dilation under epidural analgesia.However, the control group (n =40) had no epidural analgesia.Latent phase of labor was shorter in observation group than that in control group [(198.7 ± 65.7) vs.(242.9 ± 78.9) min, P ＜0.05].And the incidence of cesarean section and perineal laceration was lower under epidural analgesia(8％ vs.15％, 45％ vs.50％ respectively).There were no effects on success rate of induced labor in neither group.Cook balloon could shorten latent phase of labor, relieve the pain of parturients and increase no infection rate [leukocyte count : (8.82 ± 2.74) × 109/L vs.(9.10 ± 3.06) × 109/L, C-reactive protein: (4.73 ±0.87) mg/L vs.(4.82 ±0.90) mg/L respectively].It is worth wider clinical popularization.

Efficacy and safety of cervical dilatation balloon and Dinoprostone for promoting cervical ripening and induc-tion of labor / 中国基层医药

Objective To investigate the efficacy and safety of cervical dilatation balloon and Dinoprostone for promoting cervical ripening and induction of labor.Methods 80 maternal who were taken induction of labor were randomly divided into two groups,40 patients in each group,according to the order of admission,the study group and the control group used COOK balloon and Dinoprostone for promoting cervical ripening and induction of labor respec-tively,Bishop score before and after treatment,cervical ripening rate of maternal and neonatal outcomes were compared between the two groups of maternal.Results The study group′s Bishop score was (8.96 ±0.15)points,which was significantly higher than (6.02 ±0.34)points of the control group after treatment,the difference was statistically sig-nificant(t =3.75,P 0.05).Conclusion The cervical dilatation balloon has a higher success rate for promoting cervical ripening and induction of labor which is safe and reliable that should be widely applied.

Clinical management of the induction of labor in intrauterine fetal death: evaluation of incidence of cesarean section and related conditions / Manejo clínico na indução de parto de feto morto: avaliação da incidência e condições associadas à cesariana

OBJECTIVE: To assess the incidence and conditions associated with cesarean section in a cohort of pregnant women with intrauterine fetal death (IUFD), and clinical management to anticipate the childbirth. METHODS: It was a retrospective cohort study with 163 mothers with IUFD, at the second half of pregnancy, who were managed to anticipate childbirth using pharmacological preparations and/or a mechanical method (Foley catheter) in a teaching hospital in Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil. Cox regression was used to evaluate the effect of the clinical methods on the kind of delivery. RESULTS: The Subgroups A (misoprostol or Oxytocin), B (misoprostol and Oxytocin), and C (Foley catheter alone or combined with misoprostol and/or Oxytocin) were formed according to the applied methods. Nine out of 163 cases ended with cesarean section. The incidence of cesarean section was 3.5 per 1,000 people-hours, meaning that a pregnant woman with IUFD had a 15.6% risk of cesarean section during the first 48 hours of clinical management to anticipate childbirth. The conditions significantly associated with the mode of delivery were placental abruption (HR: 44.97), having two or more previous cesarean deliveries (HR: 10.03), and mechanical method with Foley catheter (HR: 5.01). CONCLUSION: Cesarean section was an essential conduct in this cohort and followed previous cesarean delivery and placental abruption. The effect of the mechanical method on the abdominal route suggests that the Foley catheter method was used in the most difficult cases and that the surgery was performed to ensure maternal health. .

OBJETIVO: Verificar a incidência e as condições associadas à cesariana em coorte de gestantes com feto morto e manejo clínico para antecipar o parto. MÉTODOS: Estudo de coorte retrospectivo com 163 mães de feto morto intraútero, na segunda metade da gestação, que tiveram manejo clínico para antecipar o parto com administração de medicamentos e/ou por método mecânico com cateter de Foley, em um hospital escola do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Brasil. A regressão de Cox foi empregada para avaliar o efeito entre os métodos clínicos e o modo de parto. RESULTADOS: Os subgrupos A (misoprostol ou ocitocina), B (misoprostol e ocitocina) e C (cateter de Foley isolado ou combinado com misoprostol e/ou ocitocina) foram formados de acordo com os métodos administrados. Nove dos 163 casos terminaram em cesariana. A incidência de cesariana foi de 3,5 por 1000 pessoas-hora, significando que uma gestante com óbito fetal teve um risco de 15,6% de parto por cesárea durante as primeiras 48 horas de manejo clínico para antecipar o parto. As condições significativamente associadas ao modo de parto foram duas ou mais cesáreas prévias (HR: 10,03), descolamento da placenta durante a indução (HR: 44,97) e o método mecânico com cateter de Foley (HR: 5,01). CONCLUSÃO: Os fatores associados ao parto por cesárea foram a cesárea prévia e a ocorrência de descolamento da placenta. O efeito do método mecânico sugere que ele foi usado nos casos mais difíceis e a cirurgia foi realizada para assegurar a saúde materna. .

Clinical analysis of double-balloon catheter for cervical ripening in 66 cases / 中华妇产科杂志

Objective To evaluate the efficacy and safety for cervical ripening by double-balloon catheter among full-term pregnancy women underwent labor induction.Methods It was a prospective nonrandomly controlled research.Totally 128 singleton-pregnancy women in full-term who had to undergo labor induction because of pregnancy complications or comorbidities from August 2011 to April 2013 in Peking University First Hospital were selected as study subjects.Participants were allocated to preinduction cervical ripening with either a double-balloon catheter (66 participants,study group) or prostaglandin vaginal insert (62 participants,control group).Compare the efficacy for cervical ripening and adverse reactions between the two groups.Results The efficacy for cervical ripening (Bishop scores improved by ≥ 2) had no significant differences between study and control groups [82％ (54/66) compared with 81％ (50/ 62),P＞0.05].The time interval between intervention and parturiency was significantly higher in the doubleballoon catheter group than in the prostaglandin vaginal insert group [(24.2±8.5) compared with (14.5±8.0) hours,P＜0.05].The proportion of women who achieved parturiency within 12 hours was significantly lower in the double-balloon catheter group than that in the control group [9％ (6/66) compared with 21％ (13/62),P＜0.05].The cesarean section rate showed no significant differences [41％ (27/66) compared with 43％(27/62),P＞0.05].The prevalence of intrauterine infection demonstrated by clinical diagnosis was significantly higher in the double-balloon catheter group [11％ (7/66) compared with 6％ (4/62),P＜O.05].The double-balloon catheter group had significantly lower rates of contraction overfrequency [0(0/66) compared with 42％ (26/62),P＜0.05],hyperthermia [3％ (2/66) compared with 19％ (12/62),P＜0.05],fetal heart rate abnormalities before removing the device or drug [5％ (3/66) compared with 19％ (12/62),P＜0.05],as well as precipitate labour [2％ (1/66) compared with 16％ (10/62),P＜0.05].Conclusions The efficacy of a double-balloon transcervieal catheter is similar to that of a prostaglandin vaginal insert.However,the double-balloon catheter cannot significantly reduce the cesarean section rate while it increases the risk of intrauterine infection.The materual and fetal safety of transcervical catheter is superior to the prostaglandin vaginal insert.In cases of oligohydramnios,fetal growth restriction,pregnancy complicated with asthma,hypertension and scar uterine are in favor of a balloon catheter using for cervical ripening on account of high risk of using prostaglandin.

Comparison on efficacy and safety of seven different methods for labor induction: a network meta-analysis / 中华围产医学杂志

Objective With a network meta-analysis,to compare the effects and safety of seven clinically common-used induction methods.Methods Publications of randomized controlled trials between January 1,1980 and November 20,2011 were searched on Medline,Embase and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials with the following terms including dinoprostone,misoprostol,Foley catheter,oxytocin and labor induction.A network meta analysis with both direct and indirect comparison was applied for 48 randomized controlled trials (19 819 participants) recruited,and the following seven induction methods applied in the publications were compared:oxytocin (intravenous,Ⅳ),vaginal dinoprostone,intracervical dinoprostone,oral misoprostol,vaginal misoprostol,sublingual misoprostol and foley catheter.The main outcomes were the proportion of vaginal delivery within 24 hours,cesarean section rate,uterine hyperstimulation rate and Apgar score＜7 at 5 min after birth.Medline,Embase and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials were searched between January 1,1980 and November 20,2011.Results Foley catheter methods had the lowest cesarean section rate and the lowest uterine hyperstimulation rate.Vaginal misoprostol method had the highest number of vaginal delivery within 24 hours,but the highest uterine hyperstimulation rate.The lowest rate of neonatal Apgar score＜7 at 5 min was found in women using sublingual misoprostol,while the highest in those using vaginal Dinoprostone.Oxytocin (Ⅳ) method had the lowest number of vaginal delivery within 24 hours and the highest cesarean section rate.Conclusion Foley catheter method is the best available option for labor induction in terms of efficacy and safety,while the induction effect of oxytocin (Ⅳ) was not good enough.Vaginal misoprostol and vaginal dinoprostone methods had relative good induction effect but with obvious adverse effects.