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[Current epidemiologic features of septic abortion].
V Spina1, S Bertelli, B Bartucca
1I Istituto di Clinica Ostetrica e Ginecologica, Cattedra di Clinica Ostetrica e Ginecologica, Università degli Studi La Sapienza, Rome, Italy.
Minerva Ginecologica
|April 25, 2001
Summary
Septic abortion remains a significant concern, with new risk factors emerging alongside traditional ones like illegal procedures. This study analyzes 1998 cases to understand current epidemiological features.
Area of Science:
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Infectious Diseases
- Public Health
Background:
- Septic abortion presents evolving epidemiological challenges.
- Understanding current risk factors is crucial for effective management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the epidemiological features of septic abortions in 1998.
- To identify emerging and persistent risk factors.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 42 septic abortion cases from 1998.
- Data collected from the I and II Institute of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Rome La Sapienza.
Main Results:
- The study identified 9.74% of abortions as septic.
- Risk factors included premature rupture of membranes, invasive procedures, and illegal terminations.
- A significant proportion of women (19%) originated from developing countries.
Conclusions:
- Medical advancements have introduced new risk factors like prenatal diagnosis procedures and IUD contraception.
- Sepsis from illegal abortions may re-emerge in countries with legal abortion due to immigration.
- Continuous monitoring of epidemiological trends is essential.