Use of misoprostol for pregnancy termination in women with prior classical cesarean delivery: A report of 3 cases

Radha Malapati; Guia Villaluna; Tuan M. Nguyen

Use of misoprostol for pregnancy termination in women with prior classical cesarean delivery: A report of 3 cases

Radha Malapati^*, Guia Villaluna, Tuan M. Nguyen

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Obstetrics and Gynecology

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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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