Laceration of umbilical artery and abruptio placentae secondary to amniocentesis.
A case of a lacerated umbilical artery causing an abruptio placentae and subsequent emergency cesarean section is presented, with a review of the complications of amniocentesis. A search of the literature has failed to reveal that this particular complication has been previously reported.
D000037:Abruptio Placentae / Q000209:etiology*; D000328:Adult; D000649:Amniocentesis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001034:Apgar Score; D002585:Cesarean Section; D004716:Endometritis / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D011247:Pregnancy; D014469:Umbilical Arteries / Q000293:injuries*