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Problems After Childbirth
Dilatation and curettage; Uterus scraping
Risks
Risks related to D and C include:
- Puncture of the uterus
- Scarring of the uterine lining (
Asherman syndrome , may lead toinfertility later) - Tear of the cervix
Risks due to anesthesia include:
- Reactions to medications
Problems breathing
Risks of any surgery include:
- Bleeding
- Infection
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Amniotic constriction bands
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Chorionic villus sampling
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Babies and diarrhea
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Ashermans syndrome
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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