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Erin Mankus1, Andrew Braun, Jennifer Knudtson
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas.
Obstetrics and Gynecology
|October 8, 2020
Summary
Traumatic uterine corpus separation is rare but can occur with pelvic crush injuries. Surgical repair at initial presentation can preserve fertility.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Medicine
- Trauma Surgery
Background:
- Traumatic separation of the cervix from the uterine corpus is an exceptionally rare injury.
- This case highlights the importance of considering uterine integrity in severe pelvic trauma.
Observation:
- An 18-year-old female sustained a pelvic crush injury from a motor vehicle accident.
- Laparotomy revealed complete transection of the uterine corpus at the internal os, alongside pelvic fractures and bladder rupture.
- The uterine corpus was surgically reattached to the cervix during the initial laparotomy.
Findings:
- Complete uterine transection at the internal os was successfully identified and surgically repaired.
- The surgical intervention involved the circumferential reattachment of the uterine corpus to the cervix.
Implications:
- Confirming uterine integrity is crucial in female patients with pelvic crush injuries undergoing exploratory laparotomy.
- Immediate surgical correction of uterine transection is feasible and may be vital for fertility preservation.
- This case demonstrates the potential for successful surgical management of severe uterine trauma to maintain reproductive potential.
