PREGNANCY IN PATIENTS WITH PREEXISTING TRANSVERSE MYELITIS

Background: Although several cases of pregnancies of traumatic spinal cord injury patients have been reported, to our knowledge, only one ca se has been reported detailing the perinatal outcome in a patient with preexisting transverse myelitis. Case: The prenatal course and pregna ncy outcome in two patients with preexisting transverse myelitis is pr esented. The major complications encountered were urinary tract infect ions and mobility problems. Conclusion: Patients with preexisting tran sverse myelitis can have successful pregnancies with term vaginal deli veries. Prevention of potential complications, such as anemia, preterm labor and delivery, decubitus ulcers, and autonomic dysreflexia can b e achieved with coordinated multidisciplinary management.