Transabdominal and transvaginal ultrasonography of uterine perforation following suction curettage.

Abstract

Uterine perforation is a rare complication of suction curettage. We report the sonographic findings of uterine perforation with extrusion of fetal parts through a previous cesarean section scar in a patient who underwent a first trimester therapeutic abortion. No previous examples of the sonographic diagnosis of scar rupture during curettage or of the transvaginal ultrasonographic findings in uterine perforation have been reported.

• Authors: B B Forster, C M Siu, J B Murray, M H Chung
• Journal: Canadian Association of Radiologists journal = Journal l'Association canadienne des radiologistes (Can Assoc Radiol J) Vol. 40 Issue 6 Pg. 318-9 (Dec 1989) ISSN: 0846-5371 [Print] United States
• PMID: 2688839 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Abortion, Therapeutic (adverse effects, methods)
• Adult
• Cesarean Section
• Cicatrix (complications)
• Dilatation and Curettage (adverse effects)
• Female
• Humans
• Pregnancy
• Pregnancy Trimester, First
• Ultrasonography (methods)
• Uterine Perforation (diagnosis, etiology)
• Uterine Rupture (diagnosis)
• Vacuum Curettage (adverse effects)