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Cervical preparation for first trimester surgical abortion (Protocol)

  1. Jennifer L Hayes1,*,
  2. Patricia A. Lohr2

Editorial Group: Cochrane Fertility Regulation Group

Published Online: 16 JUL 2008

Assessed as up-to-date: 9 APR 2008

DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD007207

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Hayes JL, Lohr PA. Cervical preparation for first trimester surgical abortion (Protocol) (Protocol). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2008, Issue 3. Art. No.: CD007207. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD007207.

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  1. 1

    University of Pittsburgh, Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences, Pittsburgh, PA, USA

  2. 2

    BPAS Head Office, Board of directors, Stratford Upon Avon, UK

*Jennifer L Hayes, Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences, University of Pittsburgh, 300 Halket St., Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, USA. jhayes@mail.magee.edu.

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  1. Publication Status: New
  2. Published Online: 16 JUL 2008

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This is the protocol for a review and there is no abstract. The objectives are as follows:

To compare the effect of different methods of cervical preparation used prior to first trimester surgical abortion on amount of cervical dilation achieved, length of procedure, side effects, satisfaction, and safety. Included trials will be those evaluating cervical preparation versus no preparation as well as comparisons between methods.

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