American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
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Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. · Apr 1999
ReviewEpidural analgesia in association with duration of labor and mode of delivery: a quantitative review.
This study was undertaken to quantitatively summarize previous literature on the effects of epidural analgesia in labor on the duration of labor and mode of delivery. ⋯ Epidural analgesia with low-dose bupivacaine may increase the risk of oxytocin augmentation but not that of cesarean delivery.