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Live abdominal pregnancy presenting as massive rectal bleeding.

P C Bornman, J S Collins, M J Abrahamson

    Postgraduate Medical Journal
    |August 1, 1985
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    A rare case of abdominal pregnancy attached to the sigmoid colon caused massive rectal bleeding. Fortunately, both mother and infant survived this serious complication.

    Area of Science:

    • Obstetrics and Gynecology
    • Gastroenterology

    Background:

    • Abdominal pregnancy is a rare ectopic pregnancy.
    • Placental attachment to maternal organs can lead to severe complications.

    Observation:

    • A pregnant patient presented with severe abdominal colic and massive rectal bleeding.
    • Diagnostic evaluation revealed an abdominal pregnancy with placental attachment to the sigmoid colon.

    Findings:

    • The case highlights a unique and life-threatening complication of abdominal pregnancy.
    • Successful management led to the survival of both mother and infant.

    Implications:

    • This case underscores the importance of considering abdominal pregnancy in pregnant patients with gastrointestinal hemorrhage.

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  • Early recognition and prompt intervention are crucial for managing this rare obstetric emergency.