Induced Abortion: An Overview for Internists
- David A. Grimes, MD; and
- Mitchell D. Creinin, MD
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From University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and University of Pittsburgh School of
Medicine, Magee-Womens Research Institute, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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Figure 1. Error bars represent 1 SD. (Reprinted from Zieman M, Fong SK, Benowitz NL, Bansketer D, Darney PD. Absorption kinetics
of misoprostol with oral or vaginal administration. Obstet Gynecol. 1997;90:88-92, with permission from The American College
of Obstetricians and Gynecologists ). Mean plasma concentrations of misoprostol acid over time with oral and vaginal administration.[14]
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Figure 2. Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention . Case-fatality rate for legal abortions, United States, selected years, 1975 to 1995.(32)
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Ann Intern Med
April 20, 2004
vol. 140
no. 8
620-626