Gastric rupture associated with pregnancy.
BACKGROUND
Spontaneous gastric rupture during pregnancy is rare.


METHODS
A young primigravida delivered a 34-week stillborn infant. Shortly after delivery, she developed signs of hypovolemic shock. Ultrasound examination showed a large amount of free intra-abdominal fluid. At laparotomy, gastric rupture was encountered and repaired. Congenital eventration of the left hemidiaphragm was also noted. After a complicated postoperative course, the patient recovered and has done well.


CONCLUSIONS
Rapid surgical intervention for gastric rupture associated with pregnancy is necessary for maternal survival.
Seon Cha
Ae
A
Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Aultman Health Foundation, Canton, Ohio 44710, USA.
Krew
Michael A
MA
Tamlyn
Todd
T
Gill
Prabhcharan
P
D003965:Diaphragmatic Eventration / Q000150:complications; D005260:Female; D005313:Fetal Death / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000601:surgery*; D011263:Pregnancy Trimester, Third; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous; D013275:Stomach Rupture / Q000601:surgery*