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. 2001 Apr 23;2001(2):CD003098. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD003098

Comparison 21. Oral prostaglandin vs vaginal prostaglandin: all women, unfavorable cervix.

Outcome or subgroup title No. of studies No. of participants Statistical method Effect size
3 Cesarean section 2 63 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.69 [0.33, 1.47]
6 Cevrvix unfavorable/unchanged after12‐24 hours 1 33 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 2.13 [0.21, 21.22]
11 Instrumental vaginal delivery 3 108 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.82 [0.44, 1.54]