title: Uterine injuries complicating hypertonic saline abortion.
abstract: Two cases of uterine injury complicating midtrimester abortion induced by hypertonic saline are described, one with an extensive laceration of the cervix and the other with a rupture of the lower uterine segment extending into the vault of the vagina. The etiology, diagnosis and possible obstetric sequelae are discussed.
mesh_terms: D000028:Abortion, Induced / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000653:Amniotic Fluid; D002584:Cervix Uteri / Q000293:injuries; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006982:Hypertonic Solutions / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011247:Pregnancy; D012965:Sodium Chloride / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014599:Uterus / Q000293:injuries*
chemical_list: D006982:Hypertonic Solutions; D012965:Sodium Chloride