| Literature DB >> 3511711 |
J M Johnson, C R Harman, I R Lange, F A Manning.
Abstract
Management and outcome were reviewed in 307 consecutive postterm pregnancies assessed by biophysical profile scoring. Twice-weekly scores accurately differentiated normal fetuses from those at risk for intrauterine hypoxia. When the profile score is normal, waiting for spontaneous labor results in healthy neonates and a much lower cesarean section rate (15% versus 42% for "prophylactic" induction). Confident conservative management of postterm pregnancy is possible.Entities:
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Year: 1986 PMID： 3511711 DOI： 10.1016/0002-9378(86)90653-8
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Am J Obstet Gynecol ISSN： 0002-9378 Impact factor: 8.661