title: First trimester surgical abortion.
abstract: First trimester surgical abortion is a very common, effective, and safe procedure. When a woman presents requesting pregnancy termination, counseling regarding pregnancy options and procedural risks, as well as a careful preoperative assessment are vital to a successful outcome. If a patient decides to undergo a surgical abortion, either an electric or manual vacuum aspiration may be performed, based upon provider preference. Complications of first trimester surgical abortion occur in only 0.5% of all cases and include: failed abortion, incomplete abortion, hematometria, hemorrhage, infection, and uterine perforation.
authors.affiliation: Section of Family Planning, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA.
authors.forename: Sigrid Bri
authors.initials: SB
authors.lastname: Tristan
authors.forename: Melissa
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Gilliam
mesh_terms: D000028:Abortion, Induced / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D003376:Counseling; D004107:Dilatation and Curettage; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011247:Pregnancy; D011261:Pregnancy Trimester, First; D014619:Vacuum Curettage