Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt

Publications

• Research   
  The effect of Dilapan-s vs. Misoprostol as a cervical ripening agent in 2^nd trimesteric abortion with scarred uterus
  Author(s): Tarek Hesham EL-Sayed, Ayman Abdelrazek Abulnour, Aya Mohamed Mohamed Abdelsalam* and Heba Aallam Abdelbasset
  
  Background: Mid-trimester abortions account for 10% to 15% of all abortions but account for two-thirds of all serious complications. In the second trimester, termination of pregnancy can be achievied by induction of abortion, D&E, hysterotomy, and hysterectomy. Cervical laceration and uterine perforation are reduced when the cervix is prepared prior to surgery. Osmotic dilators can be used to prepare the cervix. Aim of the work: The aim of the study is to compare the effectiveness of Dilapan-s vs. misoprostol as a cervical ripening agent in second trimester abortions between 13 and 18 weeks of gestation. Patients & Methods: This prospective, randomized comparative clinical trial was conducted at tertiary care hospital at Ain Shams University Maternity hospital, labor ward from June 2020 till August 2021 and perform.. Read More»
  

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