Cervical maturation. Physiologic aspects and pharmacologic implications
Cappa, F.; Francavilla, S.; D'Alfonso, A.; Concordia, N.; Porzio, G.; Pozzi, V.
Minerva Ginecologica 41(3): 125-128
1989
ISSN/ISBN: 0026-4784 PMID: 2755610 Document Number: 333643
The latest theories on cervical maturation and the techniques of pharmacological induction of labour are summarised. The role of the prostaglandins is particularly stressed both from the physiological viewpoint and as drugs of choice for effective pharmacological induction of uterine cervix. Finally, the personal clinical protocol for the induction and management of labour is reviewed.