Clandestine Abortion Complicated by Intestinal Evisceration by Vaginal Route: About a Case at the University Hospital of Brazzaville

Mokoko Jules Cesar; Eouani Levy Max Emery; Buambo Gauthier Regis Jostin; Potokoue Mpia Sekangue Samantha Nuelly; Elion Ossibi Pierlesky; Nguelongo Berthrand Lori; Itoua Clautaire; Iloki Leon Herve

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Clandestine Abortion Complicated by Intestinal Evisceration by Vaginal Route: About a Case at the University Hospital of Brazzaville

Mokoko Jules Cesar, Eouani Levy Max Emery, Buambo Gauthier Regis Jostin, Potokoue Mpia Sekangue Samantha Nuelly, Elion Ossibi Pierlesky, Nguelongo Berthrand Lori, Itoua Clautaire, Iloki Leon Herve

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Introduction. Clandestine abortion, performed under unfavorable conditions, is fraught with complications that can affect both the genitals and extra genitals. Illegal in some developing countries, abortion is responsible for high maternal mortality, of which it is the third cause. Clinical observation. We report the case of a 16-year-old adolescent girl admitted for pelvic pain and genital bleeding with extragenital exteriorization of an intestinal loop following an abortive endo-uterine maneuver, at the end of 16 weeks of amenorrhea depending on the date of the last period. After laparotomy, there was a uterine perforation of the antero-inferior surface with ileo-jejunal evisceration, requiring the performance of an intestinal resection with end-to-end anastomosis and hysterorrhaphy. Conclusion. The complications of clandestine abortions are still relevant in our country, despite the awareness of family planning and contraceptive measures. The lack of a legal framework governing the medical care of abortion leaves free rein to unqualified personnel on the one hand or to artisanal practice on the other, thus exposing them to the risk of high maternal morbidity and mortality.

Published in	Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics (Volume 9, Issue 1)
DOI	10.11648/j.jgo.20210901.12
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Clandestine Abortion, Complications, Uterine Perforation, Brazzaville

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Mokoko Jules Cesar, Eouani Levy Max Emery, Buambo Gauthier Regis Jostin, Potokoue Mpia Sekangue Samantha Nuelly, Elion Ossibi Pierlesky, et al. (2021). Clandestine Abortion Complicated by Intestinal Evisceration by Vaginal Route: About a Case at the University Hospital of Brazzaville. Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics, 9(1), 5-8. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.jgo.20210901.12

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Mokoko Jules Cesar; Eouani Levy Max Emery; Buambo Gauthier Regis Jostin; Potokoue Mpia Sekangue Samantha Nuelly; Elion Ossibi Pierlesky, et al. Clandestine Abortion Complicated by Intestinal Evisceration by Vaginal Route: About a Case at the University Hospital of Brazzaville. J. Gynecol. Obstet. 2021, 9(1), 5-8. doi: 10.11648/j.jgo.20210901.12

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Mokoko Jules Cesar, Eouani Levy Max Emery, Buambo Gauthier Regis Jostin, Potokoue Mpia Sekangue Samantha Nuelly, Elion Ossibi Pierlesky, et al. Clandestine Abortion Complicated by Intestinal Evisceration by Vaginal Route: About a Case at the University Hospital of Brazzaville. J Gynecol Obstet. 2021;9(1):5-8. doi: 10.11648/j.jgo.20210901.12

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Mokoko Jules Cesar

Department of Obstetrics Gynecology, University Hospital of Brazzaville, Brazzaville, Congo
Eouani Levy Max Emery

Department of Obstetrics Gynecology, Loandjili Hospital, Pointe Noire, Congo
Buambo Gauthier Regis Jostin

Department of Obstetrics Gynecology, University Hospital of Brazzaville, Brazzaville, Congo
Potokoue Mpia Sekangue Samantha Nuelly

Department of Obstetrics Gynecology, University Hospital of Brazzaville, Brazzaville, Congo
Elion Ossibi Pierlesky

Digestive and Visceral Surgery Department, University Hospital of Brazzaville, Brazzaville, Congo
Nguelongo Berthrand Lori

Department of Obstetrics Gynecology, University Hospital of Brazzaville, Brazzaville, Congo
Itoua Clautaire

Digestive and Visceral Surgery Department, University Hospital of Brazzaville, Brazzaville, Congo
Iloki Leon Herve

Department of Obstetrics Gynecology, University Hospital of Brazzaville, Brazzaville, Congo

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Mokoko Jules Cesar, Eouani Levy Max Emery, Buambo Gauthier Regis Jostin, Potokoue Mpia Sekangue Samantha Nuelly, Elion Ossibi Pierlesky, et al. Clandestine Abortion Complicated by Intestinal Evisceration by Vaginal Route: About a Case at the University Hospital of Brazzaville. J Gynecol Obstet. 2021;9(1):5-8. doi: 10.11648/j.jgo.20210901.12

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