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What preparations are required with dilatation and curettage?

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If general anesthesia will be used, the patient will be instructed to refrain from eating and drinking for at least eight hours before the procedure.sedatives may be given before the procedure begins.

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This procedure is known as a D&C (dilatation and curettage).


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