Buccal Versus Vaginal Misoprostol in Surgical Termination of the First Trimester Missed Abortion in Erbil

Inclusion Criteria: * first trimester missed abortion Exclusion Criteria: * history or evidence of disorders that represent contraindication to the use of misoprostol: * severe pulmonary diseases * congenital or acquired heart diseases * glaucoma * prolonged use of corticosteroid * sickle cell anemia and adrenal insufficiency * smokers * known hypersensitivity to drugs * any evidence of infection * patient's refusal to participate in the study * patients with abnormal results of investigations * patients with previous operations on cervix like conisation, cauterization, previous dilatation and curettage * patients with complete abortion * patients with severe bleeding that required emergency surgical evacuation of the uterus * patients with partially dissolved tablets at the site of application in both groups