A novel approach to cervical dilation for second-trimester dilation and evacuation in a myomatous uterus

Sarah J. Gross & Ariella Goldman et al. · 2025-07-10

Cervical preparation prior to dilation and evacuation can be challenging in the presence of uterine or cervical fibroids. In cases of distorted cervical anatomy, a transcervical Foley balloon with stylet can be considered to achieve cervical dilation.
Authors
Sarah J. Gross, Lauren Kus, Adam Jacobs, Ariella Goldman