The matrix had augmented in volume, and the orifice of the uterine cervix was closed, but there was hypertrophy as if in the second or third month of pregnancy.

After examination a piece of reed three cm.

long was extracted from the uterus, its external face being incrusted with hard calcareous material.

Meschede of Schwetz, Germany, mentions death from a hair-pin in the uterine cavity.
Crouzit was called to see a young girl who had attempted criminal abortion by a darning-needle.

When he arrived a fetus of about three months had already been expelled, and had been wounded by the instrument.