Induced septic abortion: A major factor in maternal mortality and morbidity
| Autor: | G Gurung, Neelam Pradhan, Meeta Singh, Ashma Rana |
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| Rok vydání: | 2004 |
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medicine.medical_specialty Adolescent medicine.medical_treatment Abortion Septic Abortion Nepal Pregnancy Salpingectomy Laparotomy medicine Humans Prospective Studies Hysterotomy Retrospective Studies Septic abortion Respiratory distress business.industry Obstetrics and Gynecology medicine.disease Curettage Surgery Maternal Mortality Female business |
| Zdroj: | Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research. 30:3-8 |
| ISSN: | 1447-0756 1341-8076 |
| DOI: | 10.1111/j.1341-8076.2004.00146.x |
| Popis: | Background: Septic abortion is an infection of the uterus and its appendages following any abortion especially, illegally performed induced abortions. It is characterized by a rise of temperature to at least 100.4°F, associated offensive or purulent vaginal discharge and lower abdominal pain and tenderness. Aim: To study maternal mortality and morbidity in induced septic abortions. Methods: Induced septic abortions were analyzed between April 1992 and September 1999 in TU Teaching hospital. Morbidity indicators were surgery other than curettage, prolonged hospitalization and permanent damage. Results: In 92 cases of induced septic abortions, comprising 6% of total abortions; nine deaths occurred because of disseminated intravascular coagulation, acute renal failure and adult respiratory distress syndrome. Vaginal, intraperitoneal and gum bleeding; epistaxis and malaena resulted in severe anemia (Hb |
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