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J R Allen1, T S Helling, M Langenfeld

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American Journal of Surgery
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Intraabdominal surgery during pregnancy is safe for mother and fetus. Complications stem from disease severity and delayed treatment, not the surgery itself.

Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Surgical Gastroenterology
  • Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Background:

  • Intraabdominal surgical conditions during pregnancy pose diagnostic and management challenges.
  • Evaluating maternal and fetal complications is crucial for optimizing care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine complications in pregnant patients undergoing abdominal surgery.
  • To assess the impact of delayed operative intervention on maternal and fetal outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective study of 90 pregnant patients undergoing 92 abdominal operations over 17 years.
  • Analysis of maternal and fetal outcomes, including complications and delivery timing.

Main Results:

  • Two maternal deaths occurred (cardiac arrhythmia, hepatic failure).

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  • Premature labor was the most common complication (21%), managed successfully with tocolysis in most cases.
  • Five fetal deaths occurred; 47 of 72 patients had term deliveries.

    • Conclusions:

    • Intraabdominal surgery during pregnancy has an acceptable risk profile for mother and fetus.
    • Complications are primarily linked to disease severity and operative delay, not the surgical procedure itself.