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

Comparison 68. Oral prostaglandin vs intravenous oxytocin with amniotomy: all women, intact membranes, variable or undefined.

Outcome or subgroup title No. of studies No. of participants Statistical method Effect size
3 Cesarean section 1 103 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.40 [0.04, 4.31]
8 Uterine hyperstimulation without fetal heart rate changes 1 103 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.0 [0.0, 0.0]
11 Instrumental vaginal delivery 1 103 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 2.15 [0.61, 7.65]
13 Apgar score < 7 at 5 minutes 1 103 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 2.43 [0.10, 58.31]
23 Postpartum haemorrhage 1 103 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.0 [0.0, 0.0]