Samia Malik, Farhat Naz.
Nelaton`s Catheter - An Alternative to Suction Cannula.
J Surg Pak Jan ;6(2):13-4.

A study was carried out at Services Hospital Lahore from January to August, 2000 to compare the duration of procedure, effectiveness, blood loss and operator satisfaction in conventional D & C with suction evacuation by Nelaton`s catheter in missed abortion of less than 14 weeks of gestation. Women with ultrasound confirmation of missed abortion were allocated to one of the two groups - in Group-1, 68 women underwent suction evacuation using Nelaton`s catheter and in Group-11, 63 patients underwent conventional dilatation and curettage. Average duration of procedure was less in Group 1, 16.84 minutes as compared to 20.77 minutes in Group 11. Blood loss was significantly less with suction evacuation was achieved in 52.9% of cases and additional help was required in 47.07% in the form of sponge holding forceps or curettage at the end of suction evacuation. Operator satisfaction was more in Group I as we felt confident in evacuating the uterus with soft Nelaton`s catheter with minimal risk of perforation and genital tract injury.

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