Research Article
Comparative Study for Labor Induction with the Foley Catheter and Double Balloon (cook) Catheter in Women with Unfavorable Cervix
Author(s): Hossam M Abdelnaby, Hussin M Abdeldayem, Ehab F Gerbash, Mervat Harira, Mohamed M El-Bakry Lashin and Ahmed Mahmoud AbdouHossam M Abdelnaby, Hussin M Abdeldayem, Ehab F Gerbash, Mervat Harira, Mohamed M El-Bakry Lashin and Ahmed Mahmoud Abdou
Objective: The aim of this study is to compare the efficacy of single- and double-balloon catheters for the induction of labor among women with an unripe cervix. Study design: This prospective randomize interventional study was performed in emergency department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Zagazig University and ELGALAA maternity hospitals during the period from 6/2017 till 2/2018. In this study (180 patients) who fulfill inclusion and exclusion criteria were enrolled and were divided into two main groups; single and double balloon group. Each group included equal number of prim gravida and multigravida. Result Of 180 pregnant women recruited in this study 160 continued till the end of the study. Pain encountered by using visual analogue scale during the catheter insertion the mean pain perception during catheter insertion was 3.3 ± 2.3 in the Foley catheter group and 3.1 ±.. View More»
