Gas gangrene in the puerperium after cesarean section: A case report

Authors
Yaman, C Reist, J Wutzlhofer, F Tews, G
Citation
C. Yaman et al., Gas gangrene in the puerperium after cesarean section: A case report, GEBURTSH FR, 60(3), 2000, pp. 169-171
Citations number
10
Categorie Soggetti
Reproductive Medicine
Journal title
GEBURTSHILFE UND FRAUENHEILKUNDE
ISSN journal
00165751 → ACNP
Volume
60
Issue
3
Year of publication
2000
Pages
169 - 171
Database
ISI
SICI code
0016-5751(200003)60:3<169:GGITPA>2.0.ZU;2-K
Abstract
We describe gas gangrene in the puerperium in a patient after cesarean sect ion. The diagnosis was based on signs of inflammation, severe abdominal pai n, and crepitation of the skin over the lower abdomen. The patient survived after treatment consisting of hysterectomy with bilateral salpingectomy an d unilateral oophorectomy, extensive debridement, daily lavage of the abdom inal cavity, and high-dose penicillin. Histology confirmed clostridial myon ecrosis of the uterus.