TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2013//
TI  - Multiple visceral injuries suffered during an illegal induced abortion - A case report
JO  - European journal of contraception and reproductive health care
A1  - Akaba, Godwin O.
A1  - Adeka, Benard I.
A1  - Ogolekwu, Pius I.
SP  - 319
EP  - 321
VL  - 18
IS  - 4
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 1362-5187
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/13625187.2013.805407
ID  - ref1
ER  -