Tasnim Tahira.
Termination of Pregnancy; during second trimester by PGF2a in patients with Cesarean scar..
Professional Med J Jan ;14(3):403-6.

Objectives: 1) To evaluate the safety of extra-amniotic PGF2a in induced 2nd trimester abortion in patient with caesarean scar.2) To find out induction abortion interval. Study Design: A retrospective study. Place & Duration of Study: Obstetrics & Gynaecology Department Unit-I, Allied Hospital, Faisalabad from 01-01-2002 to 31-122005. Material and Methods: fifty patients with previous uterine scar were selected for 2nd trimester TOP. These patients were analyzed in great detail regarding their history, examination and investigation. PGF2a was used extraamniotically. Results: All patients expelled the fetus successfully. Four patients (8%) had retained placenta. No case of scar dehiscence or routine rupture was observed. The mean induction abortion interval was 10.25 hours. None of the patient required Hystostomy Conclusions: PGF2a is effective and safe in mid trimester TOP in patients even with uterine scar.

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