Open AccessSmall bowel obstruction following perforation of the uterus at induced abortion
Author(s) -
Sunday K. Nkor,
GO Igberase,
OC Osime,
Bode-Law Faleyimu,
Ronke Babalola
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
west african journal of medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 0189-160X
DOI - 10.4314/wajm.v28i5.55016
Subject(s) - medicine , exploratory laparotomy , laparotomy , bowel obstruction , abortion , perforation , surgery , uterine perforation , uterus , abdominal pain , population , general surgery , obstetrics , pregnancy , family planning , genetics , materials science , environmental health , metallurgy , punching , research methodology , biology
Unsafe abortion is an important contributor to maternal morbidity and mortality.