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A member asked:
If i have an incompetent cervix i dilated at 14 weeks do i still have to have a d&e or can i have d&c?
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D&e: The d&e is usually more effective at removing preegnancy tissue than the d&c.
Answered 12/19/2016
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Technicality only: D&C and D&E are not that different; yes, technique and risks are slightly different, but it's kinda moot point. The specific difference is using a curette (D&C) and there is a limit to the size of products of conception (POC) that can be evacuated (think vacuum hose and bowling ball). The cervix can only be dilated so much mechanically. D&E uses instruments to fragment the POC thus has no limit.
Answered 6/11/2017
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