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Re: -post Does a dilation and extraction involve scraping like a D&C

From: Richard Chudacoff, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 6 Jan 2002 20:58:21 -0600 (CST)

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At Sun, 6 Jan 2002, anon wrote: >
>What is the difference between a D&E and a D&C. Does a D&E carry the
>same risk for scarring as a D&C?
>
>If a D&E was performed without complications, what would be the symptoms
>of scarring and when would they show up?
>
>P.S. I tried to search archvives, but nothing comes up with keywords
>D&E or D&C, (I couldn't even find this message) although I know these
>abbreviations have been used plenty of times before, but maybe they
>don't work with the search engine..?

A D&C stands for dilation in curettage, and if performed for an abortion this is the procedure before 14 weeks. A D&E stance for dilation and evacuation, often includes a curettage. Both have the same risk for scarring. Symptoms for scarring of the uterus is abscess or diminished menses, or infertility. This can occur even in the absence of complications.

-- Richard Chudacoff, MD, FACOG Chudacoff Obstetrics & Gynecology, PLLC Sugar Land, TX

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