Comparison between Intracervical Misoprostol (200mcg) and EXTRA Amniotic 20% Mannitol (100ml) + Carbeprost (250 mcg) in Second Trimester Abortions Upto 20 WK
Journal Title: Indian Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 2
Abstract
Objectivewe aim to evaluate another safe method for second trimester abortions upto 20wk of gestation. Methods: this is a prospective study of 40 patients undergoing termination of pregnancy upto 20 wk in Geetanjali medical college & Hospital. Detail history of patient was obtained and study carried out after consent of the patient. Result: To induce termination of pregnancy, during 1120 weeks of gestation, extra amniotic 20% mannitol solution (100ml) + carbeprost (250) was used in 20 patients. The amount of mannitol was 100 cc through foleys catheter. Where as other 20 patients were induced with vaginal misoprostol 200 mg repeated 46 hrly. Mean abortion time with mannitol was 31.55 hour, with no side effects were noted. The longest induction abortion interval was 45 hours and 80% with in 30 hours and 100 % delivered with in 36 hours.
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Arun Gupta
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