Retained products of conception in a utero cutaneous fistula: a case report.

descriptionPublicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 29 Sep 2008 English Publisher:Medical and Dental Consultants' Association of Nigeria (MDCAN)Journal:Nigerian journal of clinical practice, volume 11 (issn: 1119-3077,

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Authors: Okoro, O; Onwere, S;

pmid: 18817061

Retained products of conception in a utero cutaneous fistula: a case report.

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This is a case report of a patient with utero-cutaneous fistula following Caesarean Section and criminal abortion. Her case was further complicated by the discovery of products of conception within the fistula. At laparotomy, adhesiolysis with the freeing of the uterus and fistulectomy were performed. She had an uneventful recovery.

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Abia State University
Nigeria

Keywords

Adult, Uterine Diseases, Laparotomy, Cesarean Section, Criminal Abortion, Utero-Cutaneous Fistula, Cutaneous Fistula, Abortion, Incomplete, Diagnosis, Differential, Pregnancy, Humans, Female, Follow-Up Studies

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