The value of peroperative ultrasound examination in first trimester legally induced abortion.
A prospective study was carried out based on 117 first trimester legally induced abortions. Abdominal ultrasound examination was performed immediately after aspiration. The predictive value of an empty uterus at ultrasound examination was 97.3%. The rate of retained tissue was not reduced compared to studies where peroperative ultrasound was not used.
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Gentofte Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Denmark.
Felding
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D000028:Abortion, Induced; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D018457:Placenta, Retained / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011446:Prospective Studies; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014599:Uterus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*