Post partum splenic artery aneurysm rupture.
Ruptured splenic artery aneurysm during pregnancy is a rare event with high maternal and fetal mortality rate. A case of ruptured splenic artery aneurysm in the post partum period is presented. The literature is reviewed on pathophysiology, clinical presentation and management of this rare and potentially fatal entity.
Asokan
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Hospital Tengku Ampuan Rahimah, Malaysia.
Chew
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EK
Ng
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KY
Thanaletchimy
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N
Asmiati
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A
Kong
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D000328:Adult; D017542:Aneurysm, Ruptured / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011644:Puerperal Disorders; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous; D013157:Splenic Artery