| Complete fetal transection after a motor vehicle collision. | |
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PMID: 18239011 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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BACKGROUND: Motor vehicle collisions are the leading cause of fetal death related to maternal trauma, with rupture of the gravid uterus being one potential grave outcome. CASE: We present a case of a woman at 22 weeks of gestation who presented to the emergency department after a "high-speed" motor vehicle collision. On initial presentation, she was hemodynamically stable, and the examination was significant for midabdominal transverse ecchymosis from seatbelt trauma. A computed tomography scan identified a probable uterine rupture. Laparotomy revealed a 1,500-mL hemoperitoneum and a completely ruptured uterus requiring hysterectomy. The fetus was completely transected at the level of the midabdomen. CONCLUSION: Uterine rupture is possible for gravid women involved in motor vehicle collisions. |
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Authors:
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Larissa F Weir; Brian T Pierce; Jose O Vazquez |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Obstetrics and gynecology Volume: 111 ISSN: 0029-7844 ISO Abbreviation: Obstet Gynecol Publication Date: 2008 Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-02-01 Completed Date: 2008-03-27 Revised Date: 2009-10-26 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0401101 Medline TA: Obstet Gynecol Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 530-2 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, San Antonio Uniformed Services Heath Education Consortium, San Antonio, Texas, USA. larissa.weir@sbcglobal.net |
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Abdominal Injuries
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diagnosis,
etiology*,
therapy Accidents, Traffic* Adult Female Fetal Death / diagnosis, etiology*, surgery Humans Pregnancy Prenatal Injuries / diagnosis, etiology*, therapy Seat Belts / adverse effects Uterine Rupture / diagnosis, etiology*, therapy |
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