Condition
Abortion - complete
Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.Published 19 December 20041 min read
Key points
- A complete abortion is an abortion (induced or spontaneous) in which all of the fetal and placental material has been expelled from the uterus before 20 weeks' gestation.
- This type of abortion generally does not require medical intervention.
Alternative names
Complete abortion
Definition
A complete abortion is an abortion (induced or spontaneous) in which all of the fetal and placental material has been expelled from the uterus before 20 weeks' gestation. This type of abortion generally does not require medical intervention. See also miscarriage.
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Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.
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