Use of labour induction and risk of cesarean delivery: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Induction of labour is common, and cesarean delivery is regarded as its major complication. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to investigate whether the risk of cesarean delivery is higher or lower following labour induction compared with expectant management.

Methods

We searched 6 electronic databases for relevant articles published through April 2012 to identify randomized controlled trials (RCTs) in which labour induction was compared with placebo or expectant management among women with a viable singleton pregnancy. We assessed risk of bias and obtained data on rates of cesarean delivery. We used regression analysis techniques to explore the effect of patient characteristics, induction methods and study quality on risk of cesarean delivery.

SUBMITTER: Mishanina E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4049989 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature