| Literature DB >> 6849849 |
K H Nicolaides, C C Welch, M B MacPherson, I R Johnson, G M Filshie.
Abstract
Mechanical dilation of the cervix can be both difficult and dangerous and has potentially serious complications. Lamicel, a synthetic hydrophilic polymer, was inserted into the cervix between 2 and 24 h before termination by vacuum aspiration in the first trimester in 48 nulliparae. A control group of 12 nulliparae were not treated with Lamicel. The force needed to dilate the cervix, accurately measured with a specifically designed force-measuring instrument, was found to be significantly reduced in all treated groups. The greatest rate of dilatation occurred within the first 2 h after insertion.Entities:
Keywords: Abortion, Induced; Acceptor Characteristics; Age Factors; Cervical Dilatation; Comparative Studies; Developed Countries; Europe; Evaluation; Family Planning; Fertility Control, Postconception; Laminaria Tents; Northern Europe; Parity; Pregnancy; Pregnancy, First Trimester; Reproduction; Research Methodology; Studies; Treatment; United Kingdom; Vacuum Aspiration
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Year: 1983 PMID： 6849849 DOI： 10.1111/j.1471-0528.1983.tb08947.x
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Br J Obstet Gynaecol ISSN： 0306-5456