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Jill Durocher

Oral Misoprostol as First-Line Care for Incomplete Abortion in Burkina Faso

Published
October 3rd, 2012
Type
Publication
Topic
Pregnancy Failure and Miscarriage
Authors
Blandine, T., Ouattara, A.Z., Coral, A., Hassane, C., Clotaire, H., Dao, B., Lankoande, J., Diop, A., Blum, J.

International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics; November 2012; Vol. 119(2):166-169

This study aimed to explore 400 mcg sublingual misoprostol as primary treatment in lower-level facilities with no previous experience providing postabortion care. The results demonstrated that misoprostol is a viable option for treatment of incomplete abortion at mid-level facilities.