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Predilatation of the Cervix Before Suction Curettage for Therapeutic Abortion in Early Pregnancy
Author(s) -
Edwards Diana,
Aitken Robert E.,
Begg Alison F.,
MacKay Philippa M.,
Marchant Robin M.
Publication year - 1994
Publication title -
australian and new zealand journal of obstetrics and gynaecology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.734
H-Index - 65
eISSN - 1479-828X
pISSN - 0004-8666
DOI - 10.1111/j.1479-828x.1994.tb01051.x
Subject(s) - abortion , cervix , pregnancy , curettage , medicine , obstetrics , suction , surgery , cancer , engineering , biology , mechanical engineering , genetics
Summary: The oral use of a synthetic methyl ester analogue of prostaglandin El (misoprostol) prior to suction curettage for therapeutic abortion in early pregnancy is reported. Misoprostol was found to be an effective, inexpensive and safe agent for preoperative cervical treatment.