Peri-mortem laparotomy in a patient with a ruptured intra-abdominal pregnancy
African journal of emergency medicine (Print)
;
3(4): 178-181, 2014.
Article
in English
| AIM
| ID: biblio-1258636
ABSTRACT
Introduction:
Intra-abdominal pregnancies can present at an advanced stage of pregnancy and can have the potential for life-threatening rupture and haemorrhage. The purpose of this case report was to discuss the early recognition and prompt management options of a patient with a life threatening ruptured intra-abdominal pregnancy.Case reportWe report what we believe to be the first case of a patient who presented with an intra-abdominal pregnancy who underwent a peri-mortem laparotomy in the Emergency Centre following a cardiac arrest; and who exhibited a return to spontaneous circulation (ROSC).Conclusion:
Peri-mortem laparotomy/thoracotomy coupled with high quality CPR and resuscitation may be lifesaving in a patient with a life threatening ruptured intra-abdominal pregnancy
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Index:
AIM (Africa)
Main subject:
Pregnancy, Ectopic
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Uterine Rupture
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Hemorrhage
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Laparotomy
Language:
English
Journal:
African journal of emergency medicine (Print)
Year:
2014
Type:
Article
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