Web Table 4. Component Studies in Irion and Boulvain 1998 1 Meta-Analysis: Impact of Induction

Web Table 4. Component studies in Irion and Boulvain 1998 [1] meta-analysis : Impact of induction of labour for suspected fetal macrosomia on perinatal mortality.

Source Location and Type of Intervention Stillbirths / Perinatal Study Outcomes 1. Kean 1998 [2] Unknown location Compared the impact on PMR: RR not estimable. (unpublished). perinatal mortality of immediate [0/30 vs. 0/29 in intervention induction of labour using either and control groups, RCT. N=59 women oxytocin or prostaglandins respectively]. (N=30 intervention (intervention) vs. women in the group, N=29 controls). expectant management group where labour was induced at 42 completed weeks of gestation (controls). 2. Tey 1995 [3] USA. Compared the impact of PMR: RR not estimable. induction of labour with [0/19 vs. 0/21 in intervention RCT. N=40 non- prostaglandins E2 gel if the and control groups, diabetic pregnant cervical status was unfavourable respectively]. women at 37 to 42 (Bishop score < 6), followed by weeks, with an oxytocin infusion (intervention) ultrasound estimated vs. expectant management fetal weight between (controls). 4000 and 4750 g.

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