First-trimester selective termination in multiple gestation by transvaginal ultrasound-guided intrathoracic injection of potassium chloride.
Int J Fertil Menopausal Stud
; 39(2): 90-4, 1994.
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| ID: mdl-8012446
ABSTRACT
PATIENTS AND METHODS:
Selective termination by transvaginal ultrasound-guided intrathoracic injection of potassium chloride (KC1) was performed between 8 and 10 weeks' gestation in eight women with multiple gestation after ovulation induction (6/8) or in vitro fertilization (IVF) (2/8).RESULTS:
Four patients have delivered uneventfully at term, one delivered prematurely at 34 weeks' gestation with good neonatal outcome, and the other 3 patients lead a smooth pregnancy at present. No pregnancy loss or any major complication was found.CONCLUSIONS:
Transvaginal ultrasound-guided intrathoracic injection of KC1 may be the procedure of choice for first-trimester selective termination with acceptable safety. However, more experience is needed to clarify the risk/benefit ratio associated with this procedure.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Potassium Chloride
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Pregnancy, Multiple
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Abortion, Induced
Limits:
Female
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Humans
/
Pregnancy
Language:
En
Journal:
Int J Fertil Menopausal Stud
Journal subject:
GINECOLOGIA
/
MEDICINA REPRODUTIVA
Year:
1994
Type:
Article