2ND-TRIMESTER ABORTION BY DILATATION AND EVACUATION - AN ANALYSIS OF 11,747 CASES

  • 1 January 1983
    • journal article
    • research article
    • Vol. 62  (2) , 185-190
Abstract
The dilatation and evacuation procedure was explored in 1971 as an alternative method of 2nd-trimester abortion. Results in 11,747 cases from 1972 to 1981 are presented. Although complications do occur, most notably hemorrhage, cervical laceration, fever and perforation, the overall complication rate was lower than reported for saline or prostaglandin in other large series. Further study and refinement of technique may help bring this shorter, safer and more convenient procedure within the reach of larger numbers of women seeking 2nd-trimester abortion.