Combined extra-amniotic prostaglandin E2 and oxytocin as a method of mid-trimester abortion
Summary A simplified method of mid-trimester abortion using extra-amniotic prostaglandin E2 and oxytocin administered by a Sage pump, with ampicillin, is described. The results of 52 consecutive cases have been analysed and show a mean induction-abortion interval of 12·6 hours for the combined admin...
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Veröffentlicht in: | Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology 1982, Vol.3 (1), p.48-51 |
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Sprache: | eng |
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A simplified method of mid-trimester abortion using extra-amniotic prostaglandin E2 and oxytocin administered by a Sage pump, with ampicillin, is described. The results of 52 consecutive cases have been analysed and show a mean induction-abortion interval of 12·6 hours for the combined administration of prostaglandin E2, and intravenous oxytocin, which compares; favourably with other more complicated regimens
Uterine curettage was employed in all cases to ensure complete emptying of the uterus This was carried out as a ward procedure and ensured inspection of the cervix before the patient was discharged A symptomless cervical laceration was noted in one patient. |
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ISSN: | 0144-3615 1364-6893 |
DOI: | 10.3109/01443618209083088 |