Table 3 Comparison of obstetrical and neonatological outcome.
From: Misoprostol vs dinoprostone vaginal insert in labour induction: comparison of obstetrical outcome
MVI group (n = 367) | DVI group (n = 114) | p | OR (95% CI) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Cesarean section [n,%] | 149 (40.60%) | 23 (20.18%) | p < 0.001 | 2.71 (1.63—4.47) |
Vacuum extraction [n,%] | 9 (2.45%) | 5 (4.39%) | p = 0.28 | 0.54 (0.18–1.67) |
Oxytocin augmentation [n,%] | 98 (26.70%) | 41 (35.96%) | p = 0.05 | 0.64 (0.41–1.01) |
Meconium stained amniotic fluid [n,%] | 47 (12.81%) | 7 (6.14%) | p = 0.04 | 2.24 (1.01–5.11) |
Placental abruption [n,%] | 5 (1.36%) | 0 (0.00%) | p = 0.21 | N/A |
Postpartum hemorrhage [n,%] | 5 (1.36%) | 3 (2.63%) | p = 0.35 | 0.51 (0.12–2.17) |
Failed induction or arrested labour (as CS indication) [n,%] | 65 (17.71%) | 11 (9.65%) | p = 0.04 | 2.01 (1.02–3.96) |
Unreassuring CTG trace (as operative delivery indication) [n,%] | 56 (15.26%) | 8 (7.02%) | p = 0.02 | 2.38 (1.10–5.17) |
1st minute Apgar < 8 [n,%] | 29 (7.92%) | 10 (18.77%) | p = 0.77 | 0.89 (0.42–1.89) |
5th minute Apgar < 8 [n,%] | 12 (3.28%) | 3 (2.63%) | p = 0.73 | 1.25 (0.35–4.52) |
pH < 7.2 [n,%] | 14 (3.81%) | 5 (4.42%) | p = 0.77 | 0.85 (0.30–2.43) |
pH < 7.1 [n%] | 0 (0%) | 1 (0.88%) | p = 0.53 | N/A |
pH (median, IQR) | 7.362 (0.085) | 7.358 (0.093) | p = 0.65 | N/A |
