Volume : V, Issue : VIII, August - 2016

A Rare Case of Third Trimester Uterine Torsion.

Dr. Rashmi G Jalvee, Dr. Meena Rajendra Kadrekar

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 Uterine torsion is an extremely rare emergency in obstetrics and gynaecology. Torsion of the uterus involves rotation of more than 45 degrees of the uterus around its long axis. It can be seen in all age groups of the reproductive period, in all parity groups, and at all stages of pregnancy. We report a case of a 25 year–old woman, Gravida 3 Abortion 2 who presented at 36 weeks gestation with severe abdominal pain and shock. Laparotomy was done, when torsion of the uterus by 180° was diagnosed. The position was corrected and cesarean section was performed. Uterine torsion is a rare complication in pregnancy and obstetricians should keep this rare complication in mind when performing a caesarean section for undiagnosed severe abdominal pain in pregnancy. Anatomical landmarks should be identified if possible, prior to uterine incision during a caesarean section, to prevent posterior hysterotomy.

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Dr. Rashmi G Jalvee, Dr. Meena Rajendra Kadrekar A Rare Case of Third Trimester Uterine Torsion. International Journal of Scientific Research,Volume : 5 | Issue : 8 |August 2016

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