title: [Torsion of the pregnant uterus].
abstract: Pathological version of the pregnant uterus is a rare complication. A case of 180 degrees sinistrotorsion of the uterus in the 39th gestational week is reported. The case was asymptomatic with the exception of preterm labor in the 30th week of pregnancy and was discovered during a cesarean section carried out because of myoma obstructing the birth canal. Mother and child were discharged in perfect health.
authors.affiliation: Frauenklinik im Klinikum Mannheim der Universität Heidelberg.
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Zieger
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Hampl
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Leveringhaus
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Wischnik
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002585:Cesarean Section; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007889:Leiomyoma / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D007744:Obstetric Labor Complications / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D011247:Pregnancy; D013536:Suture Techniques; D014102:Torsion Abnormality; D014591:Uterine Diseases / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D014594:Uterine Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D014599:Uterus / Q000473:pathology