Prolonged Intrauterine Retention of Foetal Bones after Midtrimester Induced Abortion

Abstract

Prolonged retention of foetal bones in the uterus is a rare complication of induced abortion. We present the case of a 37 year old nullipara with retained foetal bones following a second trimester induced abortion. Accurate diagnosis and removal of the bony fragments led to restoration of fertility and subsequent delivery of a male baby.

Keywords: Retention of foetal bones, infertility, induced abortion