What is septic abortion

Septic abortion, defined as abortion associated with infection and complications such as fever, endometritis (infection and inflammation of the membrane lining the uterus: endometrium) and possibly septic shock. It is an important murderer of women worldwide, especially in places where abortion is illegal or not readily consumed. The risk of post-abortion sepsis is higher in unmarried young women and occurs most frequently when the product of conception is not completely evacuate the uterine cavity.

The prevention of septic abortion effective and includes methods of contraception and the administration of an abortion doctor and insurance, if the embryo is dead. This includes prophylactic antibiotics at the time of abortion.

During the week following abortion, septic abortion patients with symptoms such as fever, vaginal bleeding and lower abdominal pain. These patients are usually still inside the womb products of conception, making the observation is an incorrect approach to treatment. The best treatment is the immediate reevacuación uterus. Vaginal ultrasound helps diagnosis, but not 100% defining the problem. If there is a uterine perforation with bowel injury, this may be evidenced by peritonitis.

Better prevention is to minimize the damage caused by the disease and reduce the disability that may cause. Ideally, try to avoid removing the uterus and prevent septic shock.

 

 

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