Volume : X, Issue : II, February - 2020

A RARE CASE OF PUBIC DIASTASIS FOLLOWING VAGINAL DELIVERY

Dr. P. V. Nikhitha, Dr. V. Radhalakshmi

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INTRODUCTION: Parturition induced pelvic instability is a rare condition with incidence of symphyseal rupture after vaginal delivery ranging from 1 in 600 to 1 in 3000 deliveries. We present a case of P3L3 with complaints of heavy blood loss and pain in the pubic region following vaginal delivery. CASE REPORT:A 26 yr old P3L3 referred from PHC to Tertiary care hospital with complaints of heavy blood loss and pain in pubic area after vaginal delivery. On examination,P/A–uterus well retracted,L/E– Pubic–symphysis separation noted,urethra and clitoris deviated from mid line,detached from pubic–symphsis. Right vaginal wall along with pelvic fascia detached from right ischiopubic ramus.Reconstructive surgery(open reduction and internal fixation )done by approaching pubic symphysis anteriorly.

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A RARE CASE OF PUBIC DIASTASIS FOLLOWING VAGINAL DELIVERY, Dr.P.V.Nikhitha, Dr.V.Radhalakshmi INDIAN JOURNAL OF APPLIED RESEARCH : Volume-10 | Issue-2 | February-2020

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