Navigating Anesthetic Management in the Setting of Uterine Rupture and Spinal Fracture: A Case Report
Lilly P Deljoo1, Emily Major1, Stewart Carter2
1Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, USA.
Cureus
|June 15, 2026
Summary
This case study highlights successful regional anesthesia for cesarean section (CS) in a trauma patient with spinal instability. It underscores the importance of careful anesthetic assessment in complex obstetric emergencies for optimal maternal and fetal outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Anesthesiology
- Obstetrics
- Trauma Surgery
Background:
- Intrapartum trauma with spinal instability can necessitate cesarean section (CS).
- Regional anesthesia is preferred for CS, but general anesthesia may be required in emergencies.
- Spinal instability poses unique challenges for anesthesia management during obstetric procedures.
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