Rupture of the uterus after midtrimester prostaglandin abortion.
A case is reported of rupture of the uterus after intraamniotic injection of prostaglandin F2 alpha followed by intravenous oxytocin. The literature is reviewed and the management discussed.
D000028:Abortion, Induced / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010121:Oxytocin / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects; D011247:Pregnancy; D011262:Pregnancy Trimester, Second; D011460:Prostaglandins F / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects; D012421:Rupture; D014599:Uterus / Q000293:injuries*
D011460:Prostaglandins F; D010121:Oxytocin