Abortion - incomplete
In an incomplete abortion, parts of the fetus or placental material stay inside the uterus.
See also:
Incomplete abortion
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Typical symptoms include vaginal bleeding and lower abdominal cramping.
In most cases, a surgical procedure called curettage is done to remove the remaining material from the uterus. The goal of this treatment is to prevent prolonged bleeding or infection.
Calling your health care provider |
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Review Date:
11/8/2006
Reviewd By:
Audra Robertson, MD, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.