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Adeniji, O.A., Oladokun, A., Olayemi, O., Adeniji, O.I., Odukogbe, A.A., Ogunbode, O., Aimakhu, C.O., Omigbodun, A.O. and Ilesanmi, A.O. (2008) Pre-Induction Cervical Ripening: Transcervical Foley’s Catheter versus Intravaginal Misoprostol. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 25, 134-139.
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• TITLE: Misoprostol: An Effective Agent for Cervical Ripening and Labor Induction: A 2-Year Review in a Tertiary Center

  AUTHORS: Zainab Datti Ahmed, Ibrahim Garba, Taiwo Nafi’ah, Ibrahim Adamu Yakasai

  KEYWORDS: Misoprostol, Cervical Ripening, Outcome, AKTH

  JOURNAL NAME: Open Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vol.5 No.5, May 25, 2015

  ABSTRACT: Background: Misoprostol a PGE1analogue has increasingly been used for cervical ripening in preparation for induction of labour with variable outcome for both mother and baby. Objectives: To determine the effectiveness of Misoprostol in cervical ripening and labour outcome in Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital Kano. Study Design: A study of all patients who had cervical ripening for induction of labour using Misoprostol at AKTH Kano, Nigeria, between 1st Jan 2012-31st Dec 2013. Socio-demographic data of these patients including number of doses inserted before ripening is achieved, duration, course and outcome of labour were documented. Result: Four hundred and two women were admitted for cervical ripening. 365 women met the inclusion criteria out of the 358 folders retrieved, giving a retrieval rate of 98%. Despite this six folders did not contain enough information for the study and were excluded leaving us with a sample size of 352. They had a successful cervical ripening with an average of 2 insertions. Spontaneous onset of labour without further intervention was observed in 266 women (75.5%). However, 86 women (24.5%) were induced with oxytocin following cervical ripening. The mean duration of labour among those that had spontaneous onset of labour following Misoprostol insertion was 9.8 hours. 96% of the patients had vaginal delivery while 4% had Caesarean section. Conclusion: Misoprostol was associated with favorable outcome following cervical ripening with a low caesarean section rate.