Vernix Caseosa Peritonitis after Vaginal Delivery
Introduction Vernix caseosa peritonitis (VCP) is a very unusual complication caused by inflammatory response to amniotic fluid spilled into the maternal peritoneal cavity. Twenty-seven cases have been reported, and all occurred after cesarean section. Case presentation We present a case of VCP follo...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2013-01-01
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Series: | Clinical Medicine Insights: Case Reports |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.4137/CCRep.S12771 |