Open AccessDilatation and curettage increases the risk of subsequent preterm birth: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Author(s) -
Marike Lemmers,
M.A.C. Verschoor,
Angelo B. Hooker,
Brent C. Opmeer,
Jacqueline Limpens,
Judith A.F. Huirne,
W.M. Ankum,
Ben W. M. Mol
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
human reproduction
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.446
H-Index - 226
eISSN - 1460-2350
pISSN - 0268-1161
DOI - 10.1093/humrep/dev274
Subject(s) - miscarriage , medicine , meta analysis , obstetrics , curettage , pregnancy , premature birth , gynecology , gestational age , surgery , biology , genetics
Could dilatation and curettage (D&C), used in the treatment of miscarriage and termination of pregnancy, increase the risk of subsequent preterm birth?
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