The fast-reacting fetal fibronectin test: A screening method for better prediction of the time of delivery

Fetal fibronectin as a predictor of term labor: A literature review

“…From five studies included, 480 patients could be extracted (6)(7)(8)(9)(10). All cases included were singleton term pregnancies ±37 gestational weeks of pregnancy.…”

“…The maturity of the cervix was assessed using a modified Bishop score (a score of Ø5 was defined as a favorable cervix). Women with positive FFN test results and a high Bishop score (Ø5) were delivered at a median of 1.7 days, whereas in women with a negative FFN test result and low Bishop score the interval was more than 7.1 days (8).…”

Elective induction: An analysis of economic and health consequences

“…The results of Bishop, which have subsequently been confirmed, reveal that the proportion of women who will spontaneously labor within 1 week after the appearance of a favorable cervical examination is approximately 70%. [17][18][19] Women with an unfavorable cervix will spontaneously labor within 1 week at a lower rate of 45%, although those women with an unfavorable cervix who remain undelivered may develop a favorable Bishop score. 3,4,[17][18][19] Costs are summarized in Table II.…”

“…[17][18][19] Women with an unfavorable cervix will spontaneously labor within 1 week at a lower rate of 45%, although those women with an unfavorable cervix who remain undelivered may develop a favorable Bishop score. 3,4,[17][18][19] Costs are summarized in Table II. Because of possible variation in costs resulting from differences in practice style and region, costs both above and below the baseline were examined in the sensitivity analysis.…”

Prédiction de la réussite du déclenchement du travail. Comparaison entre le score de Bishop et le dosage de la fibronectine fœtale

“…La fibronectine foetale (FFN) a été décrite dans plusieurs études comme un marqueur pré-dictif de la mise en travail spontanée ainsi que du succès d'un déclenchement à terme [2][3][4][5][6]. La fibronectine foetale est une glycoprotéine présente dans le liquide amniotique et dans l'espace choriodécidual.…”