title: Post-cesarean section splenic rupture.
abstract: We report a case of splenic rupture after cesarean delivery for abruptio placentae. The diagnosis was not suspected until a laparotomy was performed. Diagnosis and management were complicated by disseminated intravascular coagulation and renal failure. The importance of early diagnosis and management modalities are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chesterfield and North Derbyshire Royal Hospital, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Kaluarachchi
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Krishnamurthy
mesh_terms: D000037:Abruptio Placentae / Q000150:complications; D000328:Adult; D002585:Cesarean Section / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D013161:Splenic Rupture / Q000209:etiology*