Uterine Perforation and Extensive Large Bowel Injury

Abstract

ABSTRACT Unsafe abortion represents a preventable yet major cause for maternal mortality in India. Complications may occur in these cases and ultimately require tertiary care. Large bowel injury is a rare complication and can occur when the uterus is perforated, allowing the instrument to pierce the underlying structures. Here, we discuss a case of a woman who sustained injury to large bowel during second trimester medical termination of pregnancy (MTP) and had to undergo complete large bowel resection. How to cite this article Chandran JR. Uterine Perforation and Extensive Large Bowel Injury. J South Asian Feder Obst Gynae 2015;7(3):225-226.