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Aborto - Riesgos

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Legrado por succión

Riesgos:

Los riesgos del aborto quirúrgico abarcan:

  • Sangrado excesivo
  • Infección del útero o de las trompas de Falopio
  • Daño al útero o al cuello uterino
  • Sufrimiento emocional o psicológico

Los riesgos de un aborto quirúrgico aumentan a medida que la mujer avanza a lo largo de su embarazo. Por esta razón, es importante tomar una decisión acerca del aborto lo más temprano posible, cuando el procedimiento sea más seguro.

Los riesgos del aborto médico o no quirúrgico abarcan:

  • Sangrado prolongado
  • Feto que no sale completamente del cuerpo, requiriendo intervención quirúrgica
  • Náuseas
  • Vómito
  • Diarrea
  • Dolor

Los riesgos de cualquier anestesia son:

  • Reacciones a los medicamentos
  • Problemas respiratorios

Los riesgos de cualquier cirugía son:

  • Sangrado
  • Infección
  • Fecha de revisión: 12/20/2007
  • Versión en inglés revisada por:A.D.A.M. Editorial Team: David Zieve, MD, MHA, Greg Juhn, MTPW, David R. Eltz, Kelli A. Stacy, ELS. Previously reviewed by Melanie N. Smith, MD, PhD, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network (3/9/2007).
  • Traducción y localización realizada por: DrTango, Inc

Referencias

ACOG. Clinical management guidelines of obstetrician-gynecologists. Medical management of abortion. Obstet Gynecol. 2005 Oct;106(4):871-82.

Gabbe SG, Niebyl JR, Simpson JL. Obstetrics - Normal and Problem Pregnancies. 4th ed. New York, NY: Churchill Livingstone; 2002:622-644.

Stenchever A. Comprehensive Gynecology. 4th ed. St. Louis, Mo: Mosby; 2001:413-434.

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