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D and C
D and C
D & C  - series
D & C - series


D and C

Alternative Names:
Dilatation and curettage; Uterus scraping

Risks:

Risks due to anesthesia include:

Risks of any surgery include:

  • Bleeding
  • Infection

Additional risks include:

  • Puncture (perforation) of the uterus
  • Laceration (tear) of the cervix
  • Scarring of the uterine lining (endometrium)



Review Date: 6/6/2006
Reviewed By: Audra Robertson, MD, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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