Isolated oligohydramnios in term pregnancy as an indication for induction of labor From: Journal of Maternal - Fetal & Neonatal Medicine | Date: March 1, 2007| Author: Carrillo, M P; Gonzà Montoya, F; Puertas, A; ¡ ¡ lez-Perà Manzanares, S; n, E | Copyright Taylor & Francis Ltd. Mar 2007. Provided by ProQuest LLC.Copyright information

Abstract

Objective. To evaluate the outcome of active induction of labor for isolated oligohydramnios in low-risk term gestation.

Methods. This retrospective study analyzed the obstetric and perinatal outcome of 412 singleton term pregnancies with cephalic presentation and no maternal risk factors or fetal abnormalities. Two groups were compared: 206 deliveries after induced labor for isolated oligohydramnios, and 206 deliveries matched for gestational age following spontaneous ...

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