Literature and Resources
References: Dilapan-S® in Obstetrics
- A. Saad et al. 2019. A randomized controlled trial of Dilapan-S vs Foley balloon for preinduction cervical ripening (DILAFOL trial). American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology – Read the study here
- Gupta, J. et al. (2018). Synthetic osmotic dilators in the induction of labour—An international multicentre observational study. European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, 229, pp.70-75. – Read the study here
- R. Shindo et al. (2017). Hygroscopic dilator vs balloon catheter ripening of the cervix for induction of labour in nulliparous women at term: Retrospective study. - Read the study here
- Maier, J. et al. (2015). Cervical ripening with an osmotic dilator (Dilapan-S) in term pregnancies – An observational study. Journal of Gynecology & Neonatal Biology, 1(3), pp.1-6. – Read the study here
- Reinhard, J. et al. (2016). Pilot study Mechanical versus pharmacological term induction: a cohort group analysis of maternal and neonatal outcome – hygroscopic cervical dilator versus prostaglandin E2. Clinical Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine, 2(4). – Read the study here
- Hruban, L. et al. Poster presented at 13rd World Congress in Fetal Medicine, June 29 th – July 3rd, 2014, Nice, France – See the poster here
- Gupta JK, Maher A, Stubbs C, et al. A randomized trial of synthetic osmotic cervical dilator for induction of labor vs dinoprostone vaginal insert. Am J Obstet Gynecol MFM. 2022;4:100628. – Read the study here
- Gavara R, Saad AF, Wapner RJ, et al. Cervical Ripening Efficacy of Synthetic Osmotic Cervical Dilator Compared With Oral Misoprostol at Term: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Obstetrics & Gynecology. 2022;139(6):1083-1091. doi:10.1097/aog.0000000000004799. – Read the study here
- Walker KF et al. Synthetic osmotic dilators (DILAPAN-S) or dinoprostone vaginal insert (Propess) for inpatient induction of labour: A
UK cost-consequence model. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2022 Nov;278:72-76. – Read the study here - Otigbah C. “Managing increasing demand for induction of labour”. Presentation.
- Saad AF, Gavara R, Saade G, et al. Outpatient Compared With Inpatient Preinduction Cervical Ripening Using a Synthetic Osmotic Dilator Obstetrics & Gynecology: October 2022;Volume 140 – Issue 4 – p 584-590. – Read the study here
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References: Dilapan-S® in Gynaecology
- Fox, M. and Krajewski, C., 2013. Cervical Preparation For Second-Trimester Surgical Abortion Prior To 20 Weeks’ Gestation: SFP Guideline #2013-4. PubMed – Read here
- Bartz, D. and Maurer, R., 2013. Buccal Misoprostol Compared With Synthetic Osmotic Cervical Dilator Before Surgical Abortion: A Randomized Controlled Trial. PubMed. – Read here
- Vincienne, M. and Cordier, A., 2018. Comparison Of The Induction-To-Delivery Interval In Terminations Of Pregnancy With Or Without Dilapan-S®. Karger. – Read here
- Serhal, P. and Ranieri, D., 2003. Cervical Dilatation With Hygroscopic Rods Prior To Ovarian Stimulation Facilitates Embryo Transfer. Oxford Academic. – Read here
- J, G. and Chodankar, R., 2018. Synthetic Osmotic Dilators For Cervical Preparation Prior To Abortion-An International Multicentre Observational Study. PubMed. – Read here
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