Original Article

Termination of Pregnancy by Intra-Amniotic Hypertonic Solutions

Authors: W. R. SAMUELS, M.D., R. G. BRAME, M.D.

Abstract

The authors have found that the infusion of hypertonic solutions, either saline or glucose, into the amniotic fluid is effective in inducing labor. One complication is recorded in the group studied.

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