Retained fetal parts after elective second-trimester dilation and evacuation.

Givens, Vanessa M; Lipscomb, Gary H · Obstet Gynecol · 2007

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Extrusion of fetal parts into the abdomen after second-trimester pregnancy termination is rare. We report a case of extrusion of fetal parts into the broad ligament at the time of second-trimester pregnancy termination that remained undetected for 10 days. In cases of perforation during second-trimester pregnancy termination, meticulous evaluation of the abdomen and pelvis with ultrasonography or computerized tomography should be performed if complete fetal evacuation cannot be confirmed.

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