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Induction of labor in twin pregnancies with oral misoprostol versus vaginal dinoprostone – is it effective and safe?

Georgine Huber, H Schütz, B Seelbach-Göbel

The Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine · 2014 · 13 citations · 20 references

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Abstract

Study data indicate that oral misoprostol and vaginal dinoprostone are similarly effective and safe for the induction of labor in twin gestations. Further trials with larger series are needed to confirm these results.

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