Abruptio placentae associated with perforated appendicitis and generalized peritonitis.
A primigravid woman at 35 weeks' gestation was admitted with abdominal pain, fever, and vomiting. Forceful contractions and signs of fetal distress suggested abruptio placentae. During caesarean section, seropurulent exudate and a perforated appendix were found; an appendectomy was performed. A mechanism linking appendicitis with abruptio placentae is suggested.
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology A, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Hakirya Maternity Hospital, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Israel.
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Peyser
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D000037:Abruptio Placentae / Q000150:complications* / Q000382:microbiology; D000328:Adult; D001064:Appendicitis / Q000150:complications* / Q000382:microbiology; D004926:Escherichia coli / Q000302:isolation & purification; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007416:Intestinal Perforation / Q000150:complications*; D010538:Peritonitis / Q000150:complications* / Q000382:microbiology; D010920:Placenta / Q000382:microbiology; D011247:Pregnancy; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous