Uterine perforation as a rare complication of attempted pregnancy termination with misoprostol: a case report

J Reprod Med. 2006 Jul;51(7):599-600.

Authors

Georgios Lialios¹, Athanasios Kallitsaris, Jordan Mademtzis, Ioannis E Messinis

Affiliation

¹ Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Thessalia, Larissa, Thessalia, Greece. [email protected]

PMID: 16913556

Abstract

Background: Abortion induced by drugs is now a viable alternative to surgically induced abortion, but it can cause severe complications.

Case: Products of conception were found in the peritoneal cavity after administration of misoprostol.

Conclusion: The administration of misoprostol for pregnancy termination should be performed carefully in women with uterine wall defects.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Abortifacient Agents, Nonsteroidal / adverse effects*
Abortion, Induced / adverse effects
Abortion, Induced / methods*
Adult
Combined Modality Therapy
Dilatation and Curettage / adverse effects*
Female
Humans
Laparoscopy
Misoprostol / adverse effects*
Peritoneal Cavity / pathology
Pregnancy
Uterus / injuries*
Uterus / surgery

Substances

Abortifacient Agents, Nonsteroidal
Misoprostol