Open AccessPerforated uterus
Author(s) -
Justus W Ngatia
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
the east and central africa medical journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2663-1059
pISSN - 2078-5909
DOI - 10.33886/ecamj.v3i1.68
Subject(s) - laparotomy , medicine , perforation , uterine perforation , laparoscopy , curettage , surgery , uterus , complication , pregnancy , family planning , research methodology , population , engineering , mechanical engineering , environmental health , biology , punching , genetics
Early pregnancy failure is a major health problem worldwide which occurs in 15-20% of pregnancies. During evacuation, uterine perforation is a potential complication. Careful post-evacuation follow-up helps in early detection of perforation. Perforation often requires laparotomy or laparoscopy to repair the defect and evaluate for injury to adjacent organs. Our patient had pregnancy loss at 12 weeks and uterine perforation during a dilatation and curettage procedure. She had laparotomy, evacuation through the perforation site and uterine repair with good outcome.