Use of osmotic dilators to facilitate induced midtrimester abortion: clinical evaluations.
Contraception
; 30(3): 215-23, 1984 Sep.
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| ID: mdl-6595099
ABSTRACT
A number of studies evaluating an osmotic cervical dilator consisting of polyvinyl foam saturated with magnesium sulphate in women undergoing midtrimester abortion with intra-amniotic hyperosmolar urea plus prostaglandin F2a were completed. Comparisons with women receiving no pre-treatment with a laminaria tent or with one laminaria indicate that their use appears to shorten injection-abortion intervals, particularly in parous women, and reduce risk of endometritis and cervical laceration compared to women not receiving any type of device. The data suggests that two osmotic dilators may be more effective than one. Also, magnesium toxicity does not appear to be a substantial risk with their use.
Palavras-chave
Abortion, Induced; Age Factors; Biology; Bleeding; Carboxylic Acids; Cervical Dilatation; Cervical Effects; Diseases; Endocrine System; Endometrial Effects; Endometritis; Equipment And Supplies; Evaluation; Family Planning; Fertility Control, Postconception; Ingredients And Chemicals; Laminaria Tents--administraction and dosage; Organic Chemicals--administraction and dosage; Parity; Physiology; Population Characteristics; Pregnancy; Pregnancy, Second Trimester; Prostaglandins--administraction and dosage; Reproduction; Signs And Symptoms; Treatment; Urogenital Effects; Uterine Effects
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Aborto Induzido
Limite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Pregnancy
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
1984
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Article