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Gunshot wound of the fetus.
- Source :
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Pediatric surgery international [Pediatr Surg Int] 2011 Dec; Vol. 27 (12), pp. 1367-9. Date of Electronic Publication: 2011 Apr 26. - Publication Year :
- 2011
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Abstract
- We report here a fetus, who was delivered via cesarean section in 32th gestational week from a 37-year-old mother and sustained multiple gunshots. Post-natal evaluation revealed eight entry-exit holes and the baby was transferred to our clinic.Upon admission, peripheral pulses were nonpalpable, appropriate fluid administration and blood transfusion were conducted and further examinations revealed bladder perforation. Bladder was repaired over a suprapubic catheter and bullet holes were primarily sutured. Left foot drop was observed on follow up and the patient was discharged with no further complication. Although the maternal and the fetal morbidity and mortality rates are high in intrauterine gunshot wounds, appropriate management may provide survival as seen in our case.
- Subjects :
- Abdominal Injuries etiology
Abdominal Injuries surgery
Adult
Cesarean Section
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Hand Injuries diagnosis
Hand Injuries embryology
Hand Injuries surgery
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Leg Injuries diagnosis
Leg Injuries embryology
Leg Injuries surgery
Pregnancy
Uterus surgery
Wounds, Gunshot embryology
Wounds, Gunshot surgery
Abdominal Injuries diagnosis
Fetus innervation
Multiple Trauma
Pregnancy Complications
Uterus injuries
Wounds, Gunshot diagnosis
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1437-9813
- Volume :
- 27
- Issue :
- 12
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Pediatric surgery international
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 21519838
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00383-011-2915-3