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 -
Advantages -
Disadvantages -
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.
