Document Detail


Double-balloon instillation device for second-trimester abortion. Outcome in 340 consecutive cases.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  7722978     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
For the past five years we have used a double-balloon device for extraovular instillation of prostaglandin solution for termination of midtrimester pregnancy. In 340 consecutive cases a success rate of 91% (abortions within 24 hours) was achieved, with a mean instillation-to-abortion interval of 17.5 +/- 6.5 (SD) hours in nulliparas versus 12.8 +/- 6.1 in multiparas (P < .005). The instillation of continuous, low-dose prostaglandin solution into the extraovular space resulted in very few side effects and no complications. Furthermore, the technique was used successfully in women who had undergone one or more cesarean sections in the past. The use of prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) resulted in shorter instillation-to-abortion intervals than did prostaglandin F2 alpha (P < .01); 500 micrograms/h of PGE2 solution was needed in nulliparas, whereas 250 sufficed in multiparas.
Authors:
H Abramovici; J Bornstein; Y Ben-David; D Yishai; A Rofe; J Atad
Related Documents :
1732338 - Fetal risks in herpes gestationis.
638578 - Spontaneous abortion and fetal abnormality in subsequent pregnancy.
10294678 - When rights collide.
3883778 - Spermicidal contraceptives and poor reproductive outcomes: the epidemiologic evidence a...
18054378 - Reproductive performance of dairy cows with ovarian cysts after synchronizing ovulation...
3341418 - Heterotopic pregnancy: report of four cases.
Publication Detail:
Type:  Clinical Trial; Comparative Study; Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The Journal of reproductive medicine     Volume:  40     ISSN:  0024-7758     ISO Abbreviation:  J Reprod Med     Publication Date:  1995 Jan 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1995-05-19     Completed Date:  1995-05-19     Revised Date:  2006-11-15    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0173343     Medline TA:  J Reprod Med     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  56-62     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Carmel Medical Center, Haifa, Israel.
Export Citation:
APA/MLA Format     Download EndNote     Download BibTex
MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Abortion, Induced / instrumentation*
Administration, Intravaginal
Adolescent
Adult
Double-Blind Method
Equipment Design
Female
Humans
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Trimester, Second
Prostaglandins E / administration & dosage*
Prostaglandins F / administration & dosage
Time Factors
Treatment Outcome
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Prostaglandins E; 0/Prostaglandins F

From MEDLINE®/PubMed®, a database of the U.S. National Library of Medicine


Previous Document:  Anastomosis of the freshly divided uterine horns of rats with the CO2 laser vs. microsurgery.
Next Document:  Doppler velocimetry and fetal heart rate pattern observations in acute cocaine intoxication. A case ...