[Abortion by means of suction curettage compared to the conventional metal curettage]. / Schwangerschaftsunterbrechung durch Saugkürette im Vergleich zur konventionellen Metallkürette.

ABSTRACT

PIP 47 women in the first trimester of pregnancy underwent induced abortion, 23 by vacuum aspiration and 24 by classical dilatation and curettage. All operations were performed under nearly identical conditions. In 5 cases in each group, a hysteroscopy was performed. Both techniques evacuated the uterus sufficiently. Vacuum aspiration is quicker, simpler, and requires dilatation only to Hegar 8. Less blood is lost during vacuum aspiration, and a more thorough evacuation of the uterus with less endometrial trauma is effected. Vacuum aspiration is recommended for induced abortion in the first trimester of pregnancy.^ieng