Clandestine abortion resulting in uterine perforation and a retained foreign body led to generalized peritonitis: a case report from Lilongwe, Malawi

Clandestine abortion resulting in uterine perforation and a retained foreign body led to generalized peritonitis: a case report from Lilongwe, Malawi

Abortion is criminalized in Malawi in the absence of a life-threatening condition. Consequently, women often undergo unsafe abortions. A large proportion of abortions performed in Malawi require subsequent treatment at a healthcare facility. We describe the case of a 17-year-old who presented with g...

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Main Authors: Jennifer Draganchuk, MD, Stellah Ashley Lungu, MBBS, Tulsi Patel, MD, Mtisunge Chang'ombe, MBBS, MMED
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-02-01
Series:AJOG Global Reports
Subjects:
abortion complications
case report
low-income country
Malawi abortion law
unsafe abortion
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666577824000224

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