The Australian & New Zealand journal of obstetrics & gynaecology
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Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol · Apr 2005
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialA randomised trial of surgical, medical and expectant management of first trimester spontaneous miscarriage.
Medical management and expectant care have been considered possible alternatives to surgical evacuation of the uterus for first trimester spontaneous miscarriage in recent years. ⋯ Expectant care appears to be sufficiently safe and effective to be offered as an option for women. Medical management might carry a higher risk of infection than surgical or expectant care.
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Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol · Apr 2005
Impact of an early pregnancy problem service on patient care and Emergency Department presentations.
To examine the impact of a 'next day' outpatient clinic, the Early Pregnancy Problem Service, on patients presenting to the Emergency Department with pain or bleeding in the first trimester of pregnancy. This clinic was established in June 1996. ⋯ Following the introduction of the Early Pregnancy Problem Service, women presenting with first trimester pain or bleeding who did not require emergency hospital admission spent significantly less time in the Emergency Department.