Online Journal of Health & Allied Sciences (May 2005)

Uterine Perforation With Subtotal Small Bowel Prolapse – A Rare Complication of Dilatation and Curettage

  • Jagannath Mala Sherigar,
  • Archana Darshit Dalal,
  • Jitu R. Patel

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 4, no. 1

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Uterine perforation is the well known complication of induced abortion. We report a rare case of uterine perforation with subtotal prolapse of small bowel following first trimester abortion by an unqualified physician. Early surgical exploration with resection and anastomosis of bowel performed. Patient discharged uneventfully after postoperative recovery.

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