All the following are benefits of surgical evacuation compared to medical regimens except: (A) No need of follow up, (B) Bleeding predictable, (C) Invasive procedure, (D) Failure rate is less
Answer is C. FactorMedical RxSurgical RxInvasiveNoYesPainMoreLessVaginal bleedingProlonged, unpredictableLight, predictableIncomplete aboionMore commonUncommonFailure rate2-5%1%Severe bleeding0.1%0.1%Infection rateLowLowAnesthesiaUsually noneYesTime involvedMultiple visits, follow upOne visit, no follow upReference: Textbook of Obstetrics; Sheila Balakrishnan