First trimester surgical abortion.
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.
Tristan
Sigrid Bri
SB
Section of Family Planning, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA.
Gilliam
Melissa
M
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