| Literature DB >> 15970905 |
Kathleen E Cook1, Sheri M Jenkins.
Abstract
Torsion of the uterus is a rare obstetric complication. This report describes a 270-degree uterine torsion associated with placental abruption, maternal shock, and fetal demise. At laparotomy, the uterus and ovaries were necrotic. This patient presented in a manner typically managed by labor induction, thus delaying her diagnosis of uterine torsion.Entities:
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Year: 2005 PMID: 15970905 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2004.09.003
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Am J Obstet Gynecol ISSN: 0002-9378 Impact factor: 8.661