Uterine perforation as a rare complication of attempted pregnancy termination with misoprostol: a case report.
BACKGROUND
Abortion induced by drugs is now a viable alternative to surgically induced abortion, but it can cause severe complications.


METHODS
Products of conception were found in the peritoneal cavity after administration of misoprostol.


CONCLUSIONS
The administration of misoprostol for pregnancy termination should be performed carefully in women with uterine wall defects.
Lialios
Georgios
G
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Thessalia, Larissa, Thessalia, Greece. lialiosg@yahoo.gr
Kallitsaris
Athanasios
A
Mademtzis
Jordan
J
Messinis
Ioannis E
IE
D000020:Abortifacient Agents, Nonsteroidal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000028:Abortion, Induced / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D000328:Adult; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D004107:Dilatation and Curettage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D016595:Misoprostol / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010529:Peritoneal Cavity / Q000473:pathology; D011247:Pregnancy; D014599:Uterus / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery
D000020:Abortifacient Agents, Nonsteroidal; D016595:Misoprostol