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Term Live Secondary Abdominal Pregnancy: A Case Report
Deepika Pannu1, Rekha Bharti1, H P Anand1
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi.
A rare case of term abdominal pregnancy occurred after a uterine rudimentary horn rupture. Prompt surgical intervention and blood transfusion saved the mother and baby.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Medicine
- Surgical Gynecology
Background:
- Uterine rudimentary horn pregnancies typically rupture early in gestation.
- Abdominal pregnancies are rare, especially reaching term viability.
Observation:
- A primigravida presented with a term pregnancy, transverse lie, and placenta previa.
- Intraoperative findings revealed a live abdominal fetus secondary to a ruptured rudimentary uterine horn.
Findings:
- Successful extraction of a live infant from the abdominal cavity.
- Management involved controlling hemorrhage, excising the rudimentary horn, and blood transfusion.
Implications:
- Highlights the importance of high clinical suspicion for rare pregnancy complications.
- Demonstrates successful management of a life-threatening condition with prompt surgical intervention.
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