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char = -;code = 45 char = t;code = 116 char = r;code = 114 char = i;code = 105 char = m;code = 109 char = e;code = 101 char = s;code = 115 char = t;code = 116 char = e;code = 101 char = r;code = 114 char = ;code = 32 char = D;code = 68 char = &;code = 38 char = E;code = 69 char = ;code = 32 char = o;code = 111 char = f;code = 102 char = ;code = 32 char = t;code = 116 char = h;code = 104 char = e;code = 101 char = ;code = 32 char = u;code = 117 char = t;code = 116 char = e;code = 101 char = r;code = 114 char = u;code = 117 char = s;code = 115 char = .;code = 46 char = <;code = 60 char = b;code = 98 char = r;code = 114 char = /;code = 47 char = >;code = 62 result sql = SummaryThree cases of retained fetal bones, the first two after mid-trimester termination of pregnancy and the third after dilatation and evacuation (D&E) of the uterus for a missed abortion, are presented. All the cases were complicated by secondary infertility. In all the cases the diagnosis was confirmed by a high resolution pelvic ultrasound scan. The pieces of bones were removed at dilatation and evacuation under general anaesthesia. In two of the cases pregnancy occurred within 6 months of removal of the bones. It is believed that bones retained freely in the endometrial cavity behave as an intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD). Because of the many complications associated with mid-trimester dilatation and evacuation of the uterus, its role in modern gynaecology should be limited. It is suggested that retained fetal bones should be considered in the differential diagnosis of women presenting to infertility clinics when there is a history of mid-trimester D&E of the uterus.
Publication: Ghana Med J 2006 Sep ;40(3)::105-9.
Publication Date: 2006 Sep
Study Author(s): Srofenyoh, Ek;Addison, M;Dortey, B;Kuffour, Pa;
Institution: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ridge Hospital, Accra, Ghana.
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SummaryThree cases of retained fetal bones, the first two after mid-trimester termination of pregnancy and the third after dilatation and evacuation (D&E) of the uterus for a missed abortion, are presented. All the cases were complicated by secondary infertility. In all the cases the diagnosis was confirmed by a high resolution pelvic ultrasound scan. The pieces of bones were removed at dilatation and evacuation under general anaesthesia. In two of the cases pregnancy occurred within 6 months of removal of the bones. It is believed that bones retained freely in the endometrial cavity behave as an intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD). Because of the many complications associated with mid-trimester dilatation and evacuation of the uterus, its role in modern gynaecology should be limited. It is suggested that retained fetal bones should be considered in the differential diagnosis of women presenting to infertility clinics when there is a history of mid-trimester D&E of the uterus.
PMID: 17299576