Uterine prolapse complicating pregnancy and labor: a case report and literature review

Background Uterine and cervical prolapse is a rare occurrence in pregnancy. It can be associated with minor cervical desiccation and ulceration to devastating maternal fatalities. The scope of complications includes urinary retention, preterm labor, premature delivery, fetal demise, maternal sepsis,...

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Published in:International Urogynecology Journal 2012-05, Vol.23 (5), p.647-650
Main Authors: Mohamed-Suphan, Nurhidayati, Ng, Roy Kwok Weng
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Case Report
Female
Gynecology
Humans
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Obstetric Labor, Premature - epidemiology
Pessaries
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Complications - therapy
Risk Factors
Treatment Outcome
Urinary Retention - epidemiology
Urology
Uterine Prolapse - complications
Uterine Prolapse - therapy
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Summary:Background Uterine and cervical prolapse is a rare occurrence in pregnancy. It can be associated with minor cervical desiccation and ulceration to devastating maternal fatalities. The scope of complications includes urinary retention, preterm labor, premature delivery, fetal demise, maternal sepsis, and urinary retention. Methods We present a case of a lady, who developed uterine and cervical prolapse during pregnancy and the issues surrounding her antenatal and intrapartum management. Results and conclusion This case report highlights the effectiveness of a Gellhorn pessary for uterine prolapse in pregnancy.
ISSN:0937-3462
1433-3023
DOI:10.1007/s00192-011-1573-2