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Postcesarean splenic torsion.

Yu-Hui Huang1, Chin-Yuan Hsu, Yi-Fang Chang

  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mackay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.

Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology
|December 19, 2006
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Splenic torsion is a rare postpartum complication. This case highlights successful surgical management with splenectomy and partial pancreatectomy for acute splenic torsion after cesarean delivery.

Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Surgical Case Reports
  • Abdominal Surgery

Background:

  • Splenic torsion is an uncommon cause of acute abdominal pain, particularly in the postpartum period.
  • Pregnancy and the postpartum state present unique physiological challenges that can predispose to rare complications.

Observation:

  • A 35-year-old woman developed acute splenic torsion with splenic rupture and pancreatic necrosis 21 days after cesarean delivery.
  • Initial symptoms included dyspnea and left upper quadrant pain, with CT revealing an abdominal abscess and pleural effusion.

Findings:

  • Emergent laparotomy confirmed splenic pedicle strangulation, thrombosis, splenic rupture, and distal pancreatic necrosis.
  • The patient underwent successful splenectomy and partial pancreatectomy, with an uneventful recovery.

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Implications:

  • This case underscores the importance of considering rare diagnoses like splenic torsion in postpartum patients with acute abdominal pain.
  • Prompt multidisciplinary evaluation and timely surgical intervention are crucial for favorable outcomes in splenic torsion.