COMPLETE INVERSION OF THE UTERUS DURING CESAREAN-SECTION - A CASE-REPORT

A case of complete inversion of the uterus through the uterine incisio n at the time of Caesarean section is presented. The possible aetiolog ical factors were a short cord and fundal insertion of the placenta. D isappearance of the lower segment incision and the raw appearance of t he endometrial surface of a completely inverted uterus posed a diagnos tic dilemma. Prompt understanding and immediate repositioning by a sim ple technique prevented any further complications. This rare complicat ion of Caesarean section and its easy principles of management are des cribed for the benefit of an unwary obstetrician.