Novel Approach to Reduction of an Incarcerated Uterus.
Obstet Gynecol
; 132(5): 1177-1179, 2018 11.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Incarceration of the pregnant uterus is a rare condition and can lead to bladder obstruction, renal failure, or uterine rupture. We present a novel, noninvasive technique to reduce an incarcerated uterus.METHOD:
With conscious sedation, the patient was placed in all-fours position. The physician's hands were placed on the patient's abdomen and pressure applied until the uterine fundus was palpated. Gentle, steady fundal pressure on both sides was directed toward the maternal chest (bilateral mediocephalad pressure) elevating the uterus out of the pelvis. This approach successfully reduced the gravid incarcerated uterus and was well tolerated by the patient and fetus. EXPERIENCE The author's experience with this method is limited to this case. Prior experience with reduction of the incarcerated uterus has been with methods previously described in the literature.CONCLUSION:
In conjunction with conscious sedation and all-fours positioning, transabdominal manipulation of the uterine fundus with bilateral mediocephalad pressure may facilitate reduction of an incarcerated uterus. This method may obviate the need for more invasive procedures.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Complicações na Gravidez
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Doenças Uterinas
Limite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Pregnancy
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Obstet Gynecol
Ano de publicação:
2018
Tipo de documento:
Article