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Urinary ascites in the immediate postpartum period
R A Muggia1, P Mowschenson, S Chopra
1Department of Internal Medicine, Beth Israel Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts.
The American Journal of Gastroenterology
|September 1, 1992
Summary
Postpartum ascites is rare, usually linked to Budd-Chiari syndrome. This case highlights a unique instance of ascites caused by a bladder perforation after childbirth.
Area of Science:
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Abdominal Surgery
- Urology
Background:
- New onset ascites in the postpartum period is uncommon.
- Budd-Chiari syndrome is the most frequent cause of postpartum ascites.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a rare case of postpartum ascites.
- To discuss the etiology of ascites in the postpartum period.
Main Methods:
- Case report presentation.
- Review of relevant medical literature.
Main Results:
- A patient presented with ascites immediately postpartum.
- The ascites was found to be secondary to an intraperitoneal bladder perforation.
Conclusions:
- Intraperitoneal bladder perforation is a potential, albeit rare, cause of postpartum ascites.
- Differential diagnosis for postpartum ascites should include bladder injury.