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Torsion of the Gravid Uterus
Author(s) -
Steigrad Stephen J.
Publication year - 1987
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.1987.tb00939.x
Subject(s) - uterus , torsion (gastropod) , medicine , gynecology , obstetrics , anatomy
Summary: A case of 90° dextrorotation of the uterus occurring in labour with successful outcome for mother and child is reported. Partial torsion may explain the occurrence of abnormal lie occurring during labour in the absence of detectable uterine pathology.