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. 2000 Oct 23;2000(4):CD002864. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD002864

Comparison 29. IV prostaglandin F2 alpha vs extra‐amniotic prostaglandin F2 alpha: all women.

Outcome or subgroup title No. of studies No. of participants Statistical method Effect size
1 Vaginal delivery not achieved within 24 hours 1 40 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.33 [0.01, 7.72]
3 Caesarean section 1 40 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.33 [0.01, 7.72]
4 Serious neonatal morbidity or perinatal death 1 40 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.0 [0.0, 0.0]
5 Serious maternal morbidity or death 1 40 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.0 [0.0, 0.0]
11 Instrumental vaginal delivery 1 40 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 2.0 [0.20, 20.33]
18 Maternal side‐effects (all) 1 40 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 7.0 [0.38, 127.32]
20 Vomiting 1 40 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 3.0 [0.13, 69.52]
22 Erythema 1 40 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 5.0 [0.26, 98.00]