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Management of anembryonic pregnancy loss: an observational study.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20231000     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
BACKGROUND: This study was undertaken to determine if expectant management with a longer waiting period is an effective and safe option for women with anembryonic pregnancy. METHODS: Women with an ultrasound diagnosis of anembryonic pregnancy were offered the option of expectant management with a 3-week waiting period or surgical evacuation according to their preference. RESULTS: A total of 121 women with anembryonic pregnancies participated in the study; 45 of them elected expectant management. The overall success rate was 83.3% in the expectant group and 97.3% in the surgical group. No significant complications were noted in either group. CONCLUSION: Expectant management with a 3-week waiting period is an efficacious and safe option with a low risk of infection and hemorrhage. However, it is difficult to predict the exact time period before spontaneous abortion.
Authors:
Ying-Ti Huang; Shang-Guo Horng; Fa-Kung Lee; Ying-Tzu Tseng
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of the Chinese Medical Association : JCMA     Volume:  73     ISSN:  1728-7731     ISO Abbreviation:  J Chin Med Assoc     Publication Date:  2010 Mar 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-03-16     Completed Date:  2010-06-04     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  101174817     Medline TA:  J Chin Med Assoc     Country:  China (Republic : 1949- )    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  150-5     Citation Subset:  IM    
Copyright Information:
Copyright 2010 Elsevier. Published by Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
Affiliation:
Division of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hsinchu Cathay General Hospital, Hsinchu, Taiwan, R.O.C.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Abortion, Missed / diagnosis,  therapy*
Adult
Female
Gestational Age
Humans
Pregnancy

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