Extreme Torsion of the Pregnant Uterus

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, b...

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Published in:Australian & New Zealand journal of obstetrics & gynaecology 1999-08, Vol.39 (3), p.360-363
Main Authors: Mustafa, M.S., Shakeel, F., Sporrong, B.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Cesarean Section, Repeat
Female
Humans
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Complications - therapy
Torsion Abnormality
Uterine Diseases - therapy
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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.
ISSN:0004-8666
1479-828X
DOI:10.1111/j.1479-828X.1999.tb03416.x