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Extreme Torsion of the Pregnant Uterus
Author(s) -
Mustafa M.S.,
Shakeel F.,
Sporrong B.
Publication year - 1999
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.1999.tb03416.x
Subject(s) - torsion (gastropod) , laparotomy , caesarean section , uterus , medicine , gynecology , obstetrics , pregnancy , surgery , biology , genetics
Summary: Extreme uterine torsion of 180 degrees at term is a rare obstetric event and raises several critical management considerations. We report such a case detected at laparotomy for a repeat Caesarean section. The existing literature on uterine torsion is reviewed and a plan of management is suggested, based on previous reports and our own experience.