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. 2011 Nov 9;2011(11):CD002855. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD002855.pub4

Comparison 14. prostaglandin alone: route of administration.

Outcome or subgroup title No. of studies No. of participants Statistical method Effect size
1 failure to achieve complete abortion 1 2046 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.16 [0.96, 1.40]
2 side effects 1   Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) Subtotals only
2.1 nausea 1 2066 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.04 [0.90, 1.20]
2.2 vomiting 1 2066 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.54 [1.14, 2.08]
2.3 diarrhoea 1 2066 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.53 [1.33, 1.76]