Reemergence of self-induced abortions.
Two cases of adolescent females attempting self-induced abortions are presented. Many ramifications and complications of illegal abortions are discussed as they affect the patient and society. In addition, we discuss the future of medical education as well as the economic aspects of health care in relationship to illegal abortions.
Honigman
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Department of Surgery, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver.
Davila
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Petersen
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D000024:Abortion, Illegal / Q000191:economics / Q000523:psychology*; D000293:Adolescent; D004630:Emergencies; D004992:Ethics, Medical; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D038622:Internationality; D009026:Mortality; D011247:Pregnancy; D037841:Pregnant People