Placental Abruption Revealed by Hemoperitoneum: A Case Report
Abstract Background Hemoperitoneum is a life-threatening surgical emergency. Diagnosis of the cause is often difficult, in particular, during pregnancy when it may be either obstetric or nonobstetric. Case We report the case of a hemoperitoneum caused by the backflow of blo...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc.
2016-10-01
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| Series: | American Journal of Perinatology Reports |
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| Online Access: | http://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.1055/s-0036-1597267 |
| Summary: | Abstract
Background Hemoperitoneum is a life-threatening surgical emergency. Diagnosis of the cause is often difficult, in particular, during pregnancy when it may be either obstetric or nonobstetric.
Case We report the case of a hemoperitoneum caused by the backflow of blood through a uterine tube, due to placental abruption.
Conclusion Hemoperitoneum in pregnant women with no other signs can reveal placental abruption. The difficulty in identifying the cause may delay appropriate management. |
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| ISSN: | 2157-6998 2157-7005 |