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Postpartum ovarian vein thrombosis after cesarean delivery: a case report
Pedro Royo1, Alberto Alonso-Burgos, Manuel García-Manero
1Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Clínica Universitaria de Navarra, Avda Pío XII, 31008 Pamplona, Spain. proyo@alumni.unav.es.
Introduction:
Postpartum ovarian vein thrombosis is an uncommon complication; incidence varies between 0.002% and 0.05%. It most often occurs during the 2-15 days following delivery.
Case Presentation:
A 22-year-old pregnant woman at term presented to hospital with uterine contractions, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting. After delivery an ovarian vein thrombosis was diagnosed.
Conclusion:
Low-molecular weight heparin with broad-spectrum antibiotics are the accepted therapy in non-complicated cases of postpartum ovarian vein thrombosis.
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