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M D Berkus1, L E Laufe, M Castillo

  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio 78284-7836.

The Journal of Reproductive Medicine
|March 1, 1990
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Lamicel, a synthetic osmotic cervical dilator, effectively ripens the cervix for labor induction in high-risk patients. This method aids in medical induction of labor when a short delay is safe.

Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Reproductive Medicine

Background:

  • Lamicel is a synthetic osmotic cervical dilator.
  • It is used for cervical dilation in pregnancy termination.
  • Its effectiveness in nonelective labor induction was evaluated.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of Lamicel in nonelective medical induction of labor.
  • To assess Lamicel's role in ripening the cervix for induction in high-risk patients.

Main Methods:

  • Forty high-risk inpatients requiring delivery within 24-48 hours were studied.
  • Lamicel devices were inserted the evening before induction.
  • Bishop scores, induction-delivery times, and birth outcomes were recorded.

Main Results:

Keywords:
BiologyCervical DilatationCervical EffectsCervixDeliveryDemographic FactorsEndocrine SystemExaminations And DiagnosesFertilityFertility MeasurementsGenitaliaGenitalia, FemaleHormonesLaboratory Examinations And DiagnosesOxytocin--administraction and dosageParityPhysiologyPituitary HormonesPopulationPopulation DynamicsPregnancyPregnancy OutcomesReproductionTreatmentUrogenital SystemUterus

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  • Lamicel effectively ripened the cervix for labor induction.
  • Data on Bishop scores, induction-delivery times, and birth rates were collected.
  • Maternal and neonatal infectious morbidity was assessed.

Conclusions:

  • Lamicel is an effective method for cervical ripening.
  • It can be used in nonelective medical induction of labor for high-risk patients.