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Massive Haemoperitoneum Due to Spontaneous Rupture of a Uterine Varix
Author(s) -
Picker R. H.,
Saunders D. M.,
Coppleson J. V. M.
Publication year - 1973
Publication title -
australian and new zealand journal of obstetrics and gynaecology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.734
H-Index - 65
eISSN - 1479-828X
pISSN - 0004-8666
DOI - 10.1111/j.1479-828x.1973.tb02320.x
Subject(s) - varix , medicine , pregnancy , obstetrics , surgery , varices , biology , cirrhosis , genetics
Summary: A case is presented of massive haemoperitoneum resulting from spontaneous rupture of a uterine varix in late pregnancy. A review of the literature indicates that this is associated with a high maternal and fetal mortality. The condition warrants special attention so that the diagnosis is not made too late.