International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics : the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics
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Int J Gynaecol Obstet · Jul 2003
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialPethidine versus tramadol for pain relief during labor.
To evaluate and compare the analgesic efficacy and adverse effects of tramadol and pethidine in labor. ⋯ Pethidine seems to be a better alternative than tramadol in obstetric analgesia because of its superiority in analgesic efficacy and low incidence of maternal side effects.
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Int J Gynaecol Obstet · Jul 2003
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialOral misoprostol vs. intravenous oxytocin for labor induction in women with prelabor rupture of membranes at term.
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Int J Gynaecol Obstet · Jun 2003
Location of the appendix in the gravid patient: a re-evaluation of the established concept.
To determine the anatomical location of the appendix, as it may change during pregnancy. ⋯ Our study did not show that pregnancy changes the location of the appendix.
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Int J Gynaecol Obstet · Apr 2003
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialIntracervical Foley catheter balloon vs. prostaglandin in preinduction cervical ripening.
The aim of this study is to compare the effectiveness of the intracervical Foley balloon catheter and 3 mg prostaglandin E(2) tablet(s) in preinduction cervical ripening. ⋯ There are no differences in preinduction cervical ripening efficacy between prostaglandin E(2) and the Foley catheter, but the Foley catheter has the advantage of ripening an unfavorable cervix in a shorter time.