New technologies permit safe abortion at less than six weeks' gestation and provide timely detection of ectopic gestation
Edwards J, Carson S. New technologies permit safe abortion at less than six weeks' gestation and provide timely detection of ectopic gestation. American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 1997, 176: 1101-1106. PMID: 9166176, DOI: 10.1016/s0002-9378(97)70410-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsWeeks' gestationEctopic pregnancyBeta-human chorionic gonadotropin measurementsElective abortionBeta-human chorionic gonadotropinPostoperative serum levelsEctopic gestationSerious complicationsSerum levelsTransvaginal ultrasonographyGestational sacVaginal ultrasonographyClose surveillanceGonadotropin measurementsUltrasonographic criteriaChorionic gonadotropinGestationPregnancyGreater riskComplete evacuationEarly abortionChorionic membraneSafe abortionAbortion procedureAbortion