A comparative study of sepsis as a complication of M.T.P. and induced abortion
Kapoor, K.; Quadros, M.
Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology of India 29(2): 264-268
1979
ISSN/ISBN: 0971-9202 PMID: 12335891 Document Number: 151051
In the 12 month period from April 1976 to April 1977, the number of septic abortions admitted at Bhagalpur Medical College Hospital was 60. This figure represented 12.6% of all abortion cases (476) and 2.06% of all obstetrical admissions. 6 died (10%), and all were admitted moribund. Medical termination was carried out in 4 cases only, 2 at the College Hospital. The majority of septic abortions occurred in women between 30 and 40 years of age having 3 or more children. Many of the women reported previous spontaneous or induced abortions. All were treated conservatively with antibiotics and antisera, except those in whom hemorrhage or drainage of pus indicated surgical management.