Suction evacuation and curettage

It is a procedure in which the product of conception are sucked out from the uterus with the help of a cannula fitted to a suction apparatus. This improvised method consists of a suction machine fitted with a cannula either plastic or metal available in various sizes.

Indications -

• Medical termination of pregnancy during first trimester (commonest).
• Inevitable abortion
• Recent incomplete abortion
• Hydatidiform mole

Advantages - 

• It is an outdoor procedure.
• Ideal for termination of therapeutic indications.
• Blood loss is minimal.
• Chance of uterine perforation is much less.

Disadvantages - 

• The method is not suitable with bigger size uterus.
• Requires electricity to operate and the machine is costly.