Rupture of the spleen during delivery.
A case of traumatic rupture of a normal spleen in a complicated delivery is presented. The etiology of splenic rupture and therapeutic aspects of this unusual occurrence are discussed. It is pointed out that a violent expression of the fetus might be dangerous for the mother.
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007744:Obstetric Labor Complications; D011247:Pregnancy; D013161:Splenic Rupture / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery