27 June 2023: Review Articles
A Review of the Mechanism of Action and Clinical Applications of Osmotic Dilators for Cervical Ripening in the Induction of Labor and in Gynecology Procedures
Maciej W. Socha 12ABCDEF* , Wojciech Flis 12EF , Mateusz Wartęga 3EF , Aleksandra Kunicka 2F , Martyna Stankiewicz 2ABCDOI: 10.12659/MSM.940127
Med Sci Monit 2023; 29:e940127
Table 1 Table showing main differences between available osmotic dilators.
| Laminaria | Dilapan-S | |
|---|---|---|
| Natural seaweed (Laminariacea) | Polyacrylic-based hydrogel | |
| Composition of biomass varies depending on the season of algae harvest | Permanent composition | |