Evacuation of retained products of conception (ERPC) Flashcards
1
Q
What is ERPC?
A
Surgical procedure to remove ‘retained products of conception’ after delivery, miscarriage or TOP
2
Q
What are the indications for ERPC?
A
Miscarriage (maternal preference or necessity)
Persistent bleeding, haemodynamic instability
Gestational trophoblastic disease (suspected)
Infected products of conception after ABx
3
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What are the complications for ERPC?
A
o Generic: bleeding, infection, procedural failure, necessity to repeat
o Specific: intrauterine adhesions, perforation of uterus (0.5%)
