Retained products of conceptionb Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
What is retained products of conception?
A
Pregnancy related tissue remains in the uterus after delivery.
2
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What is a significant risk factor for retained products of conception?
A
Placenta accreta.
3
Q
How does retained products of conception present?
A
Vaginal bleeding that gets heavier or does not improve with time, abnormal vaginal discharge, lower abdominal or pelvic pain, fever.
4
Q
How is retained products of conception diagnosed?
A
USS.
5
Q
What is the standard management for retained products of conception?
A
Evacuation of retained products of conception under general anesthesia, where the cervix is widened using dilators and then retained products are removed through vacuum aspiration and curettage.
6
Q
What are complications of ERPC?
A
Endometritis, Ashermans syndrome.
