Evaluation of Misoprostol in the Medical Management of Abortion.
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2012-09
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Abstract
The present study was carried out to compare the safety
and efficacy of Misoprostol with Surgical Evacuation in
the management of abortion. 100 women as specified by
the inclusion and exclusion criteria were recruited for this
prospective observational study. 50 subjects (Group A) were
managed medically by Misoprostol and 50 subjects (Group
B) underwent Surgical Evacuation. Clinical outcome, time
taken for expulsion, number of doses required, mean
duration of hospital stay, mean analgesic requirement, mean
blood loss and side effects were compared between the
two groups. It was concluded that vaginal administration
of Misoprostol is a safe, effective and cheap alternative to
surgical evacuation. No serious adverse effects were
observed with Misoprostol.
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misoprostol, abortion, surgical evacuation
Citation
Khan Tamkin, Ahmad Ayesha, Gupta Maneesha, Zeba Aalami, Ahmad Ibne. Evaluation of Misoprostol in the Medical Management of Abortion. Indian Medical Gazette. 2012 Sep ; 145 (9): 365-371.