Abstract
Termination of pregnancy was attempted with intravenous infusion of prostaglandin E(2) (5 mug./minute) in 52 consecutive cases. Abortion was successful in 50 of these and complete in 43. There were no serious side-effects.
MeSH terms
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Abortion, Therapeutic*
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Diarrhea / chemically induced
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Female
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Gestational Age
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Humans
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Injections, Intravenous
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Muscle Contraction / drug effects
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Postpartum Hemorrhage / complications
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Pregnancy
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Prostaglandins / administration & dosage
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Prostaglandins / adverse effects
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Prostaglandins / therapeutic use*
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Stimulation, Chemical
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Uterus / drug effects
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Vomiting / chemically induced