J Reprod Med
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Review Comparative Study
Morbidity and mortality from second-trimester abortions.
The comparative safety of methods used to perform second-trimester abortion is an important public health concern. Morbidity and mortality studies have indicated that dilation and evacuation (D&E) is safer than instillation abortion, which is safer than hysterotomy and hysterectomy. ⋯ Little information exists concerning potential late sequelae of second-trimester abortion. D&E appears to be the safest method of second-trimester abortion available in the United States.