Acute inversion of the uterus at caesarean section. Implications for the anaesthetist.
Two cases of acute inversion of the uterus that occurred through the uterine incision at the time of Caesarean section are described. These represent only the sixth and seventh cases reported in the literature at this time. The implications for the anaesthetist are discussed.
Emmott
R S
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Department of Anaesthesia, Stobhill General Hospital, Glasgow.
Bennett
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D000208:Acute Disease; D000328:Adult; D000767:Anesthesia, Epidural; D000768:Anesthesia, General; D000773:Anesthesia, Obstetrical; D002585:Cesarean Section; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007022:Hypotension / Q000209:etiology; D007431:Intraoperative Complications; D010121:Oxytocin / Q000008:administration & dosage; D011247:Pregnancy; D014591:Uterine Diseases / Q000209:etiology*
D010121:Oxytocin