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Intestinal prolapse through the vagina

R V Patankar1, S D Scott, F P McGinn

  • 1Department of General Surgery, Southampton General Hospital, UK.

Postgraduate Medical Journal
|October 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

A rare case of spontaneous vaginal vault rupture occurred in a 68-year-old woman, leading to intestinal prolapse. This study reviews literature to discuss causes of this critical gynecological emergency.

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Area of Science:

  • Gynecology
  • Surgical Case Reports

Background:

  • Vaginal vault rupture is a rare but serious complication.
  • It can occur spontaneously or be associated with surgical procedures.

Observation:

  • A 68-year-old woman presented with acute, spontaneous vaginal vault rupture.
  • This resulted in significant intestinal prolapse through the vaginal opening.

Findings:

  • The case highlights the potential for spontaneous vaginal vault rupture.
  • A literature review was conducted to explore the etiological factors contributing to vaginal vault rupture.

Implications:

  • Understanding the causes of vaginal vault rupture is crucial for prevention and timely management.
  • This case underscores the importance of recognizing this rare gynecological emergency.

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