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Postpartum splenic rupture.

Khaled Sakhel1, Naji Aswad, Ihab Usta

  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The American University of Beirut Medical Center, New York, New York 10017, USA.

Obstetrics and Gynecology
|November 11, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Spontaneous splenic rupture during pregnancy is rare but serious. Prompt diagnosis and abdominal evaluation are crucial to prevent severe complications, especially after hysterectomy.

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Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Surgical Pathology

Background:

  • Spontaneous splenic rupture in pregnancy is an uncommon obstetric emergency.
  • It most frequently occurs in the third trimester or postpartum period.

Observation:

  • Two cases illustrate postpartum splenic rupture following obstetric complications.
  • Case 1: Eclamptic patient with postpartum uterine atony underwent hysterectomy and later splenectomy for hemoperitoneum.
  • Case 2: Patient with cholestasis of pregnancy required hysterectomy and splenectomy due to persistent bleeding and splenic capsular defect.

Findings:

  • Both cases necessitated splenectomy due to splenic defects and hemoperitoneum.
  • Computed tomography and hematocrit monitoring were key diagnostic aids.

Implications:

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  • A high index of suspicion for postpartum splenic rupture is essential.
  • Delayed diagnosis can lead to severe, potentially fatal outcomes.
  • Comprehensive abdominal evaluation is vital in cases of post-hysterectomy hemoperitoneum.