title: [Torsion of the uterus as a complication of second trimester abortion].
abstract: A case of uterine torsion obstructing a midtrimester induced abortion is described. As with cases of torsion in late pregnancy which are also rare, the condition was only diagnosed at operation. Meticulous attention to the anatomical details prior to incision of the uterus is required.
authors.affiliation: Odense Sygehus, Gynaekologisk-obstetrisk afdeling.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Voigt
mesh_terms: D000028:Abortion, Induced / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011262:Pregnancy Trimester, Second; D014102:Torsion Abnormality; D014591:Uterine Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery
vernacular_title: Uterustorsion som komplikation til andet trimester abort.