Mahnaaz Roohi.
Role of PGF2a in mid trimester termination of pregnancy.
Professional Med J Jan ;11(3):248-52.

Objectives: To find out the efficacy of extra-amniotic PGF2a for termination of pregnancies in 2nd trimester when the uterus is very unresponsive to the action of oxytocin Design: A retrospective study. Place & Duration of Study: Obstetrics & Gynecology Unit I Allied Hospital Faisalabad from 01.01.2000 to 30.06.2001. Patients & Methods: Fifty patients who were admitted in Obstetrics & Gynaecology inpatient department as a case of missed abortion, IUD congenital abnormalities, incomparable with life PR. Prom. These patients were analyzed in great details regarding history, clinical examination and investigations. We used PGF2a extra amniotically. Results: All the patients expelled the fetus and placenta safely with no adverse effects on mother. None of our patients required hysterectomy. Conclusion: It is highly effective, simple safe and convenient method of midterm termination of pregnancies.

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