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

Obstet Gynecol

Division of Gynecologic Specialties, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee 38163, USA.

Published: February 2007

Background: Extrusion of fetal parts into the abdomen after second-trimester pregnancy termination is rare.

Case: 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.

Conclusion: 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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