Induction of labour in cases of postmaturity by the use of the atad catheter

Our aim was to compare the safety and efficacy of the Atad's double balloon device versus the Foley's catheter for induction of labour in cases of postmaturity. Randomized prospective study performed in Shatby maternity Hospital. The study included sixty patients with postmaturity. The cases were randomly assigned into two groups. In the first group [30 cases] the Atad double balloon device was inserted. In the second group [30 cases] the Foley's catheter was inserted. Prophylactic antibiotic was given to all cases. Although the Atad double balloon device insertion was associated with more discomfort than Foley's catheter insertion, it was associated with shorter induction delivery interval, lower failure rate and lower Caesarean section rate. The Atad's catheter is superior to foly's catheter for labour induction in postmaturity