Retained fetal parts after elective second-trimester dilation and evacuation.

BACKGROUND

Extrusion of fetal parts into the abdomen after second-trimester pregnancy termination is rare.

CASE: We report a case of extrusion of fetal parts into the broad ligament at the time of second-trimester pregnancy termination that remained undetected for 10 days.

CONCLUSION

In cases of perforation during second-trimester pregnancy termination, meticulous evaluation of the abdomen and pelvis with ultrasonography or computerized tomography should be performed if complete fetal evacuation cannot be confirmed.