Management of septic chemical abortion with renal failure. Use of a conservative regimen.

Abstract

The concept that hysterectomy is of value in the management of septic abortion induced by instillation of soap or phenolic antiseptics into the uterus is challenged. Nineteen out of 20 such cases with renal failure were managed with intensive antibiotic therapy, peritoneal dialysis and an absolute minimun of surgical intervention. Seventeen patients recovered, with normal renal function. Of the 11 known to be subsequently exposed to conception seven have achieved normal pregnancies.

• Authors: D F Hawkins, L H Sevitt, P F Fairbrother, A U Tothill
• Journal: The New England journal of medicine (N Engl J Med) Vol. 292 Issue 14 Pg. 722-5 (Apr 03 1975) ISSN: 0028-4793 [Print] United States
• PMID: 1113781 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Abortifacient Agents
• Anti-Bacterial Agents
• Anti-Infective Agents, Local
• Phenols
• Soaps

Topics

• Abortifacient Agents (adverse effects)
• Abortion, Criminal
• Abortion, Septic (complications, diet therapy, surgery, therapy)
• Acute Kidney Injury (complications)
• Adolescent
• Anti-Bacterial Agents (administration & dosage, therapeutic use)
• Anti-Infective Agents, Local (adverse effects)
• Female
• Hematologic Diseases (complications)
• Humans
• Hysterectomy
• Infant, Newborn
• Kidney Failure, Chronic (diet therapy)
• Peritoneal Dialysis
• Phenols (adverse effects)
• Pregnancy
• Soaps (adverse effects)
• Uterus