Uterine rupture and labor induction with prostaglandins.

Phuapradit, W; Herabutya, Y; Saropala, N

Uterine rupture and labor induction with prostaglandins.

Date

1993-05-01

Authors

Phuapradit, W

Herabutya, Y

Saropala, N

Abstract

Uterine rupture in patients with labor induction with prostaglandin E2 application though uncommon is a very serious complication and preventable in obstetrics. We reported three cases of spontaneous uterine rupture following induction of labor with intracervical PGE2 gel administration in a dosage of 3-6 mg and two in whom labor was augmented with oxytocin infusion. To avoid such a complication, intracervical PGE2 gel administration should be started with a smaller dose and should augmentation with oxytocin be required careful evaluation and monitoring by a specialist is desirable.

Description

Chotmaihet Thangphaet.

Citation

Phuapradit W, Herabutya Y, Saropala N. Uterine rupture and labor induction with prostaglandins. Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand. 1993 May; 76(5): 292-5