Massive haematochezia after uterine evacuation: an uncommon cause of lower gastrointestinal bleeding.
We report a case of a 30-year-old Para 2 + 1 who presented with massive haematochezia 7 days after uterine evacuation for an incomplete abortion. Difficulty in pre-operative diagnosis in this type of presentation and treatment is highlighted and the literature reviewed.
Olaoye
I O
IO
Department of Surgery, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Nigeria.
Adesina
M D
MD
D000027:Abortion, Incomplete / Q000150:complications*; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy