Failed prostaglandin abortion associated with placenta accreta. A case report.
Prostaglandin E2 vaginal suppositories are a highly effective method of second-trimester pregnancy termination. Management of a failed prostaglandin abortion must include a search for the cause of the failure. This case report is the first description of a failed prostaglandin abortion associated with placenta accreta.
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Tennessee, Chattanooga Unit.
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D000032:Abortion, Therapeutic / Q000379:methods*; D000282:Administration, Intravaginal; D000328:Adult; D015232:Dinoprostone / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007044:Hysterectomy; D010921:Placenta Accreta / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000601:surgery
D015232:Dinoprostone