Ultrasound in the management of elective abortion.

ABSTRACT

PIP: Diagnostic sonography has been helpful in aiding the obstetrician who performs abortion and in deciding which technique will be appropriate in patients with a borderline gestational age. It is useful in accurately dating the time of conception. With the aid of sonographic dating, an abortion may be possible in patients with multiple pregnancy or in whom there is an additional mass. A saline or urea abortion can be facilitated since the precise site of the uterus can be visualized. In addition, the presence of absence of retained pro ducts following an abortion can be easily detected by ultrasound.