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[Puerperal uterine inversion]
J F Gauwerky1, D Heinrich, F Kubli
1Frauenklinik des Städtischen Klinikums Pforzheim.
Inversion of the uterus is a rare but dangerous postpartal complication. Morbidity and Mortality depend to a significant degree on early diagnosis and treatment. When the condition is detected early manual reposition and simultaneous shock therapy, which are usually possible, are of prime importance. Antibiotic prophylaxis should always be instituted in order to prevent any upward spread of infection. With appropriate obstetric management subsequent births can be uncomplicated, as in the case described by the authors.
Inversion of the uterus is a rare but dangerous postpartal complication. Morbidity and Mortality depend to a significant degree on early diagnosis and treatment. When the condition is detected early manual reposition and simultaneous shock therapy, which are usually possible, are of prime importance. Antibiotic prophylaxis should always be instituted in order to prevent any upward spread of infection. With appropriate obstetric management subsequent births can be uncomplicated, as in the case described by the authors.