Splenic aneurysm rupture as a cause of maternal collapse.
Rupture of splenic artery aneurysm should be considered in the differential diagnosis of collapse occurring during pregnancy or in the puerperium. It is a relatively rare condition with a high mortality in which lives could be saved by prompt diagnosis and treatment. Anaesthetists and obstetricians should be aware of this because 20-50% of all ruptures occur during pregnancy. We describe two cases and discuss the epidemiology, aetiology and management of this condition.
Wadsworth
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Department of Anaesthesia, Manchester Royal Infirmary, Manchester, UK.
Devine
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Raychaudhuri
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