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A comparison of gemeprost (Cervagem) pessaries and Lamicel tents for cervical preparation for abortion by dilatation and suction
Article first published online: 19 AUG 2005
DOI: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.1988.tb06579.x
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1471-0528/asset/cover.gif?v=1&s=b4e1d96c46e18c61210d584b63c13ee375cf562b "BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology")
BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Volume 95, Issue 9, pages 911–915, September 1988
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HELM, C. W., DAVIES, N. and BEARD, R. J. (1988), A comparison of gemeprost (Cervagem) pessaries and Lamicel tents for cervical preparation for abortion by dilatation and suction. BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 95: 911–915. doi: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.1988.tb06579.x
Publication History
- Issue published online: 19 AUG 2005
- Article first published online: 19 AUG 2005
- Received 22 June 1987, Resubmitted 11 January 1988, Accepted 2 February 1988
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Summary. In a randomized, single-blind trial, 78 women having vaginal termination of pregnancy were treated with either a 1-mg gemeprost (Cervagem) pessary or a Lamicel tent inserted 3–4 h before operation. Both agents produced satisfactory cervical softening but dilatation was significantly easier after gemeprost. Pre-operative side-effects were more frequent after gemeprost but did not increase the need for analgesia. There were no differences between the two groups with regard to either postoperative symptoms and analgesic requirements or pre-operative and postoperative temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure. Gemeprost pessaries are easier, faster and less uncomfortable to administer.