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  • Title: [Prostaglandins E2 and F2alpha in induction of labour, induced abortion and molar abortion. (70 case histories) (author's transl)].
    Author: Laffargue F, Gamerre M, Vallette C, Duprez D.
    Journal: J Gynecol Obstet Biol Reprod (Paris); 1978 Apr; 7(3):503-13. PubMed ID: 681704.
    Abstract:
    The authors report on their experience using prostaglandins E2 and F2alpha in obstetrics. 70 cases are involved: 30 inductions of labour, 33 abortions and 7 hydatidiform moles. The results as far as induction of labour is concerned are encouraging (76.6 p 100 success), but in the doses used no better than those achieved with synthetic posterior-pituitary oxytocins. On the other hand, as far as abortions are concerned, prostaglandins, whether given intravenously, intra-amniotically or extra-amniotically, are the method of choice because they are practically free of danger in the second trimester of pregnancy (93.9 p. 100 success). Side effects are common but are usually not severe and do not interfere with the treatment.
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