Obstetrics and gynecology
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Obstetrics and gynecology · Sep 1998
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialSecond trimester abortion using prostaglandin E2 suppositories with or without intracervical Laminaria japonica: a randomized study.
To compare the abortifacient efficacy of vaginal prostaglandin (PG) E2 suppositories with and without pretreatment with intracervical PGE2 gel and Laminaria japonica. ⋯ Placement of Laminaria japonica 24 hours before PGE2 vaginal suppository-induced abortion resulted in a significantly shorter induction-to-delivery time, and pretreatment with Laminaria japonica decreased the number of suppositories required to complete abortion. Pretreatment with intracervical PGE2 gel increased pain associated with Laminaria placement and did not improve the efficacy of the procedure.
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Obstetrics and gynecology · Sep 1998
Predicting risk of complications with gynecologic laparoscopic surgery.
To determine the incidence and predictors of risk for operative complications, conversions to laparotomy, and postoperative admissions after laparoscopic procedures. ⋯ Serious operative complications after gynecologic laparoscopy were rare in this patient population. The more complex laparoscopic procedures resulted in proportionately greater rates of operative complications, conversions to laparotomy, and postoperative admissions to the hospital.