Balloon (Foley or ATAD) vs vaginal prostaglandin E2: Caesarean section
- Population
- third trimester induction of labour in women with a viable fetus
- Intervention
- Balloon (Foley or ATAD)
- Comparison
- vaginal prostaglandin E2
- Outcome
- Caesarean section
Balloon (Foley or ATAD) showed no clear difference in caesarean section compared with vaginal prostaglandin E2 (moderate certainty).
What each review found
Include earlier review versions| Finding | Effect | Studies | GRADE certainty |
|---|---|---|---|
Balloon (Foley or ATAD) vs vaginal prostaglandin E2 Caesarean section · third trimester labour induction in women with a viable fetus Balloon (Foley or ATAD) showed no clear difference in caesarean section compared with vaginal prostaglandin E2 (moderate certainty). Mechanical methods for induction of labour (2023) · Cochrane Headline outcomes only | RR 1 [0.92, 1.09] | 28 studies · 6619 participants | Moderate |
Findings are shown side by side, never pooled across reviews.
The reviews
| Review | Searched up to | Included studies | AMSTAR 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical methods for induction of labour 2023 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only | Not reported | Not extracted | Not assessed |
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