| Literature DB >> 33336261 |
M Müller1, F Greve2, M Zyskowski2, M Wurm2, P Biberthaler2, C Kirchhoff2.
Abstract
A complete peripartum pubic symphysis separation is a rare but severe complication of natural birth. Its incidence is estimated to be 0.03-3 ‰. Minor partial separations with a small width can be treated with a pelvic binder. Separations with major dehiscence should be treated by surgical reduction and fixation. This article presents the case of a 30-year-old woman who suffered a complete rupture of the pubic symphysis during the birth of her second child. Radiographic dehiscence was 39 mm. The operative treatment was carried out using a supra-acetabular external fixator for 12 weeks with a good result.Entities:
Keywords: Diastasis; External fixation; Peripartum; Peripartum symphysis rupture; Pubic symphysis separation
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Year: 2020 PMID: 33336261 PMCID: PMC8370944 DOI: 10.1007/s00113-020-00936-x
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Unfallchirurg ISSN: 0177-5537 Impact factor: 1.000





