Retained fetal parts after elective second-trimester dilation and evacuation.
BACKGROUND
Extrusion of fetal parts into the abdomen after second-trimester pregnancy termination is rare.


METHODS
We report a case of extrusion of fetal parts into the broad ligament at the time of second-trimester pregnancy termination that remained undetected for 10 days.


CONCLUSIONS
In cases of perforation during second-trimester pregnancy termination, meticulous evaluation of the abdomen and pelvis with ultrasonography or computerized tomography should be performed if complete fetal evacuation cannot be confirmed.
Givens
Vanessa M
VM
Division of Gynecologic Specialties, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee 38163, USA. vgivens@utmem.edu
Lipscomb
Gary H
GH
D000028:Abortion, Induced; D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D005333:Fetus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D011247:Pregnancy; D011262:Pregnancy Trimester, Second; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014597:Uterine Rupture / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology