Induction of labor in women with previous cesarean section using the double balloon device.

Background And Methods: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of labor induction by the double balloon device in women with previous cesarean section. Induction of labor was carried out in 37 women with previous cesarean section for various indications. All the inductions of labor were performed using the Atad double balloon device (ARD).

Evidence that women with a history of cesarean section can deliver twins safely.

Objective: To determine whether a trial of labor is safe in twin pregnancies after one previous cesarean section.

Study Design: Retrospective analysis of all cases of multiple pregnancies after cesarean section during the years 1970-1993, including twin gestations after one cesarean section.

Results: Forty-six cases of multiple gestations were found, 36 of which were eligible for the study presented herein.

Beta-HCG concentration in peritoneal fluid and serum in ectopic and intrauterine pregnancy.

Objective: To evaluate the significance of beta-HCG levels in peritoneal fluid and serum in the diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy. STUDY DESIGN SETTING: Obstetrics and Gynecology department of a regional general hospital.

Subjects: Sixty-two women who presented with a differential diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy vs.