Miscarriage: Vacuum Aspiration
Topic Overview
Vacuum aspiration, also called suction aspiration or dilation and
aspiration, can be used to empty the
uterus after an incomplete early
miscarriage. This procedure involves the use of a
hollow tube called a cannula that is attached by tubing to a bottle and a pump,
which provides a gentle vacuum. The cannula is passed through the vagina into
the uterus, the pump is turned on, and the tissue is gently removed from the
uterus.
Credits
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By
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Healthwise Staff |
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Primary Medical Reviewer
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Sarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine |
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Specialist Medical Reviewer
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Femi Olatunbosun, MB, FRCSC - Obstetrics and Gynecology |
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Last Revised
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April 18, 2011 |
Last Revised:
April 18, 2011