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Medical treatment for early fetal death (less than 24 weeks).
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SUBMITTER: Lemmers M
PROVIDER: S-EPMC6574399 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jun
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
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Medical treatment for early fetal death (less than 24 weeks).
The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 20190617
<h4>Background</h4>In most pregnancies that miscarry, arrest of embryonic or fetal development occurs some time (often weeks) before the miscarriage occurs. Ultrasound examination can reveal abnormal findings during this phase by demonstrating anembryonic pregnancies or embryonic or fetal death. Treatment has traditionally been surgical but medical treatments may be effective, safe, and acceptable, as may be waiting for spontaneous miscarriage. This is an update of a review first published in 20 ...[more]