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Delayed Uterine Necrosis: Rare Cause of Nonhealing Wound.

Authors :
NIGAM, ARUNA
GUPTA, NEHA
ELAHI, ARIFA A.
JAIRAJPURI, ZEEBA S.
BATRA, SWARAJ
Source :
Journal of Clinical & Diagnostic Research; Dec2016, Vol. 10 Issue 12, p1-2, 2p
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

Uterine necrosis is a very rare condition and most of the reported cases occurred after pelvic arterial embolization for post-partum haemorrhage, embolization of fibroid uterus or application of B -Lynch sutures. A case of delayed myometrial necrosis is reported in post-cesarean patient where no embolization or uterine compression sutures have been applied. Patient presented with foul smelling discharge from the gaped abdominal wound following caesarean section. Abdomen was closed after exploration and lavage. Patient did not have complete healing and area of unhealed wound remained through which subinvoluted uterus was peeping out. Patient was taken for resuturing again but the uterus was found to be completely necrotic and hysterectomy was performed. Patient responded to treatment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0973709X
Volume :
10
Issue :
12
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal of Clinical & Diagnostic Research
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
120259861
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.7860/JCDR/2016/20943.9058