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Complete Inversion of the Uterus During Caesarean Section: A Case Report
Author(s) -
Kriplani Alka,
Relan Supriya,
Roy Kallol Kumar,
Mittal Suneeta,
Buckshee K.
Publication year - 1996
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.1996.tb02914.x
Subject(s) - caesarean section , medicine , uterus , uterine inversion , obstetrics , surgery , pregnancy , gynecology , genetics , biology
Summary A case of complete inversion of the uterus through the uterine incision at the time of Caesarean section is presented. The possible aetiological factors were a short cord and fundal insertion of the placenta. Disappearance of the lower segment incision and the raw appearance of the endometrial surface of a completely inverted uterus posed a diagnostic dilemma. Prompt understanding and immediate repositioning by a simple technique prevented any further complications. This rare complication of Caesarean section and its easy principles of management are described for the benefit of an unwary obstetrician.