retained products of conception

Retained products of conception require a second aspiration procedure.

Tissue remaining in the uterus (retained products of conception).

Evacuation of retained products of conception in selected cases.

This is called 'evacuation of retained products of conception' and is done under general anaesthetic.

A repeat vacuum aspiration and medicine to stop bleeding are used to treat retained products of conception or blood clots.

'Obstetrical hemorrhage,' bleeding due to retained products of conception and endometrial lacerations.

"Sounds like uterine atony, and retained products of conception," the obstetrician said, glancing at the patient's chart.

Tissue remaining in the uterus (retained products of conception), usually causing recurring cramping abdominal pain and bleeding within a week of the procedure.

Complications are rare and can include uterine perforation, pelvic infection, and retained products of conception requiring a second procedure to evacuate.

In another study, 40% of patients who underwent repeated D&C for retained products of conception after missed miscarriage or retained placenta developed AS.

ERPOC (Evacuation of Retained Products of Conception)

Hysteroscopy is a valid alternative to D&C for many surgical indications from diagnosis of uterine pathology to the removal of fibroids and even retained products of conception.

The use of hysteroscopic surgery instead of D&C to remove retained products of conception or placenta is another alternative, although it could be less effective if tissue is abundant.

In recently pregnant women who have been delivered of a baby or who have had a miscarriage, vaginal bleeding may be a sign of endometritis or retained products of conception.

Heavy bleeding during the first few weeks after delivery (postpartum) or after an abortion may occur because the uterus has not contracted to the prepregnancy size or because fetal tissue remains in the uterus (retained products of conception).

It has been reported that 88% of AS occur after a D&C is performed on a recently pregnant uterus, following a missed or incomplete miscarriage, birth, or during an elective termination (abortion) to remove retained products of conception.