@article{ref1,
title="Multiple visceral injuries suffered during an illegal induced abortion - A case report",
journal="European journal of contraception and reproductive health care",
year="2013",
author="Akaba, Godwin O. and Adeka, Benard I. and Ogolekwu, Pius I.",
volume="18",
number="4",
pages="319-321",
abstract="Objectives Abortion in Nigeria is permitted only to save a woman's life. Most abortions in that country take place under unsafe conditions and constitute a major source of maternal morbidity and mortality. We present a case of multiple visceral injuries complicating an induced abortion. Case A 28-year-old multiparous woman at 12 weeks' gestation had an induced abortion by dilatation and curettage in a private clinic. The procedure was complicated by uterine perforation and bowel injury, with protrusion of gangrenous loops of bowel from the vagina. At laparotomy the uterus was repaired, and a bowel resection with re-anastomosis was performed. The patient's recovery was uneventful. Conclusions Increasing the uptake of contraception, training healthcare providers in safe methods of induced abortion, and liberalising abortion laws can reduce abortion-related morbidity and mortality in Nigeria.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1362-5187",
doi="10.3109/13625187.2013.805407",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/13625187.2013.805407"
}