| Literature DB >> 6152800 |
D A Imoedemhe, M Ezimokhai, E E Okpere, I F Aboh.
Abstract
Sixteen cases of intestinal injuries following illegally induced abortion are reviewed. They constituted 2% of all such cases in the study period. Ten were terminal ileal injuries while six were colonic. Colonic injuries were predominantly encountered in the first trimester. The relative fixity of the terminal ileum and pelvic colon may be a factor in the determination of the site of injury. Morbidity and mortality are related to both gestational age and site of injury.Entities:
Keywords: Abortion, Induced--complications; Africa; Africa South Of The Sahara; Biology; Developing Countries; Diseases; English Speaking Africa; Family Planning; Fertility Control, Postconception; Gastrointestinal Effects; Nigeria; Physiology; Western Africa
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Year: 1984 PMID： 6152800 DOI： 10.1016/0020-7292(84)90087-0
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Int J Gynaecol Obstet ISSN： 0020-7292 Impact factor: 3.561