title: A comparative study of intra-amniotic saline and two prostaglandin F2alpha dose schedules for midtrimester abortion.
abstract: The efficacy, side effects, and complications of two intra-amniotic PGF2alpha dose schedules and the unaugmented intra-amniotic instillation of saline are compared. All three methods resulted in satisfactory rates of abortion within a relatively short period of time and within clinically acceptable rates of complications. Each method has its advantages and disadvantages. Further large comparative studies were needed.
mesh_terms: D000028:Abortion, Induced / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D000328:Adult; D000650:Amnion; D001986:Bronchial Spasm / Q000139:chemically induced; D004211:Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007267:Injections; D006473:Postpartum Hemorrhage; D011247:Pregnancy; D011262:Pregnancy Trimester, Second; D011460:Prostaglandins F / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012462:Saline Solution, Hypertonic / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D012965:Sodium Chloride / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D011460:Prostaglandins F; D012462:Saline Solution, Hypertonic; D012965:Sodium Chloride