CRB adds to the obstetricians' armamentarium and appears to provide a reasonable alternative for the IOL in women at high risk of uterine rupture. Rates of hyperstimulation, maternal infection and scar dehiscence are low and hence appeals to the user.

Both CRB and PGE are effective methods for IOL at term. Each method has its own benefits and limitations. The availability of both methods in an obstetric unit will allow the clinician to choose the most appropriate form of IOL, provide a complementary method of IOL, as well as offer women choice in their IOL.

We designed a prospective randomised controlled study to evaluate patient acceptance of the cervical ripening balloon (CRB) for IOL. Suitable women with a singleton term pregnancy without major fetal anomaly suitable for vaginal delivery were recruited and randomised to receive the CRB or PGE on the day of IOL.

IOL is the artificial initiation of labour before its spontaneous onset. This is distinct and separate from cervical ripening, which should precede induction of labour if required. Successful IOL is defined as achieving vaginal birth, regardless of the time required.

Objectives: Cervical ripening balloon (CRB) is a frequently used technique for non-pharmacologically induction of labor (IOL) in presence of an unfavorable cervix. Successful ripening requires a correct placement of the CRB in the cervical canal.

2022年4月11日 · Our results suggest that IOL with a CRB compared to PGE2 in nulliparous women with obesity was associated with reduced time to delivery, higher patient satisfaction, and lower levels of anxiety, without affecting additional maternal or neonatal adverse outcomes.

2025年1月28日 · Cervical ripening balloon (CRB) is a frequently used technique for non-pharmacologically induction of labor (IOL) in presence of an unfavorable cervix. Successful ripening requires a correct placement of the CRB in the cervical canal.

2024年10月1日 · To compare mode of delivery and maternal and neonatal outcomes using cervical ripening balloon (CRB) for induction of labor (IOL) in nulliparous patients vs. those undergoing first trial of labor after cesarean (TOLAC).

2015年9月11日 · Background: The Cervical Ripening Balloon (CRB) is a novel mechanical method for induction of labour (IOL), reducing the risks of hyperstimulation associated with...

Induction of Labour (IOL) is a procedure aimed at triggering uterine contractions leading to a vaginal delivery. Cervical ripening methods aim to ease and stimulate the processes of softening, effacement and early dilation of the cervix in cases where the cervix is considered unfavourable for IOL. 1.2. Information to patients.