Serpentine vessels in abdominal wall – a challenge in opening of abdomen: a case report on pregnancy with portal hypertension

Rajeshwari Kumari; Alpana Singh; Priyanka Meena

Serpentine Vessels In Abdominal Wall – A Challenge In Opening Of Abdomen: A Case Report On Pregnancy With Portal Hypertension, IJSR - International Journal of Scientific Research(IJSR), IJSR | World Wide Journals

Volume : VIII, Issue : X, October - 2019

Serpentine vessels in abdominal wall – a challenge in opening of abdomen: a case report on pregnancy with portal hypertension

Rajeshwari Kumari, Alpana Singh, Priyanka Meena

Abstract :

A case of primigravida with portal hypertension with massive splenomegaly and pancytopenia is described. Taking into consideration persistent pancytopenia and ultrasound showing polyhydraminos with eech presentation at 37 weeks, we decided to post her for caesarean section with adequate blood products. The management of this case has been discussed here.