A Case Report On Septic Abortion

Authors: Monisha Pandey, Bhavana Gupta, Somya Singh

DOI: 10.18231/j.ijmpo.9085.1759467466

Keywords: Septic abortion, retained product of conception, maternal mortality, septicemia.

Abstract: Septic abortion occurs as a result of unsafe abortion which is a procedure for the termination of pregnancy which is unwanted by person either lacking the necessary skills or in an environment, lacking the minimal medical standards or both. The term ‘unsafe abortion’ is used to describe the induced abortion conducted by unskillful providers using hazardous or unsanitary techniques. Infection which is centered in the placenta has a risk of spread to the uterus, causing pelvic infection or if untreated may become a systemic infection causing septicemia which may cause potential damage to distant vital organs. Mortality rate after voluntary termination of pregnancy (MTP) is 0.6/100,000. In India, even 35 years after legalization of abortion only 10% of total number of estimated abortions are registered or legal. Early diagnosis and prompt intervention with antibiotics and surgical evacuation are crucial to prevent severe complications. Improvements in public health education, access to safe abortion services and timely medical care can greatly reduce the incidence of septic abortion and its associated morbidity and mortality.