Spontaneous hemopertitoneum – a matter of life and death

Spontaneous hemopertitoneum in pregnancy (SHiP) is a rare but potential catastrophic complication with high maternal and fetal mortality. The main cause of morbidity and mortality is delayed diagnosis and treatment. In this paper we will document the findings of an interesting case managed in our un...

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Published in:Australasian journal of ultrasound in medicine 2012-08, Vol.15 (3), p.109-111
Main Authors: Paoletti, Debra, Robertson, Meiri
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Case Study
ectopic decidualisation
pregnancy complications
spontaneous hemoperitoneum
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Summary:Spontaneous hemopertitoneum in pregnancy (SHiP) is a rare but potential catastrophic complication with high maternal and fetal mortality. The main cause of morbidity and mortality is delayed diagnosis and treatment. In this paper we will document the findings of an interesting case managed in our unit. We also discuss the etiology, diagnosis and management of this condition with high potential to lead to medico‐legal cases.
ISSN:1836-6864
2205-0140
1836-6864
DOI:10.1002/j.2205-0140.2012.tb00015.x