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. 1996 Sep-Oct;41(5):450-1.

Manual removal of the placenta--its role in intrauterine adhesion formation

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Manual removal of the placenta--its role in intrauterine adhesion formation

A Golan et al. Int J Fertil Menopausal Stud. 1996 Sep-Oct.

Abstract

Objective: To determine the role of postpartum intrauterine manipulation of the uterine cavity in the formation of intrauterine adhesions.

Patients and methods: Diagnostic hysteroscopy was performed following manual removal of the placenta in 48 patients.

Results: Intrauterine adhesions were observed in only one case (2%), and an incomplete uterine septum was found in seven cases (15%).

Conclusions: Manual removal of the placenta does not seem to predispose to the formation of uterine adhesions. Incomplete uterine septum may be involved in some of the cases of retained placenta.

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