Abstract
In a prospective blind study the diagnostic value of transabdominal sonography, transvaginal sonography, and hysteroscopy was compared in patients suspected of retained pregnancy products after abortion. Forty-two patients were included. A transabdominal sonography was performed. Hereafter vaginosonography followed by a hysteroscopy and curettage was done. The diagnosis retained pregnancy products was defined from a combination of the macroscopical and microscopical appearances of the evacuates. Retained pregnancy products were demonstrated histopathologically in 26 of 42 patients (62%). Hysteroscopy was found significantly superior to both transabdominal sonography (χ2-test, P < 0.02), and to transvaginal sonography (χ2-test, P < 0.02) in diagnosing an empty uterus. No statistically significant difference was found in between the two scanning modalities.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Tidsskrift | Gynaecological Endoscopy |
Vol/bind | 1 |
Udgave nummer | 1 |
Sider (fra-til) | 29-32 |
Antal sider | 4 |
ISSN | 0962-1091 |
Status | Udgivet - 1 jan. 1992 |