VERSION OF THE PREGNANT UTERUS

Authors
ZIEGER W HAMPL M LEVERINGHAUS A WISCHNIK A
Citation
W. Zieger et al., VERSION OF THE PREGNANT UTERUS, Geburtshilfe und Frauenheilkunde, 55(7), 1995, pp. 404-406
Citations number
8
Categorie Soggetti
Obsetric & Gynecology
Journal title
Geburtshilfe und Frauenheilkunde → ACNP
ISSN journal
00165751
Volume
55
Issue
7
Year of publication
1995
Pages
404 - 406
Database
ISI
SICI code
0016-5751(1995)55:7<404:VOTPU>2.0.ZU;2-Y
Abstract
Pathological version of the pregnant uterus is a rare complication. A case of 180 degrees sinistrotorsion of the uterus in the 39th gestatio nal week is reported. The case was asymptomatic with the exception of preterm labor in the 30th week of pregnancy and was discovered during a cesarean section carried out because of myoma obstructing the birth canal. Mother and child were discharged in perfect health.