title: Two cases of gas gangrene complicating uterine rupture and fetal death at term.
abstract: Two patients with obstructed labor and uterine rupture complicated by clostridial septicemia are reported. The diagnosis was apparent clinically. The importance of early diagnosis and prompt treatment are emphasized. The place of hysterectomy, which should be individualized is discussed. All efforts should be directed towards prophylaxis in high risk cases.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Pondicherry, India.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Habeebullah
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Bupathy
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Rajaram
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D005260:Female; D005313:Fetal Death; D005738:Gas Gangrene / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007743:Labor, Obstetric; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D014597:Uterine Rupture / Q000150:complications*