Induced Abortion After Previous Caesarean Section: A Scoping Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Previous caesarean section (CS) is increasingly common among women undergoing induced abortion.

Aims

To map and analyse existing literature on abortion safety, outcomes and management in those with previous CS.

Materials and methods

Four databases were systematically searched from inception to July 2024. Primary human studies in English reporting on outcomes, safety or management of first- or second-trimester medical (MToP) or surgical (SToP) abortion in women with previous CS were included. Uterine rupture incidence was analysed cumulatively in the first and secondtrimesters by the number of CS and the type of prostaglandin used. Data on the efficacy and safety of MToP and SToP, including studies reporting on the management of abortion in the setting of ab

SUBMITTER: Drever N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12723096 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature