Abstract
BACKGROUND: Misoprostol has been used for induction of labor either as a cervical ripening agent or as an abortifacient. Its use in women with previous cesarean births may be associated with an increased risk of uterine rupture. CASE: We describe 3 cases of pregnancy termination between 18 and 24 weeks' gestation in women with previous classical cesarean deliveries. Misoprostol was used successfully in all three cases without complications. CONCLUSION: Judicious use of misoprostol results in successful pregnancy termination in women with previous classical cesarean deliveries without uterine rupture.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 85-86 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| Journal | Journal of Reproductive Medicine for the Obstetrician and Gynecologist |
| Volume | 56 |
| Issue number | 1-2 |
| State | Published - Jan 1 2011 |
Keywords
- Abortion
- Cesarean section
- Misoprostol
- Pregnancy
- Second trimester
- Uterine scar
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Reproductive Medicine
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
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Malapati, R., Villaluna, G., & Nguyen, T. M. (2011). Use of misoprostol for pregnancy termination in women with prior classical cesarean delivery: A report of 3 cases. Journal of Reproductive Medicine for the Obstetrician and Gynecologist, 56(1-2), 85-86.