title: [Peripartum pubic symphysis separation. A report of three cases and review of the literature].
abstract: Peripartum pubic symphysis separation is a rare complication of delivery, but the incidence seems to be under-estimated. We report three cases of pubic syphysis separation identified in a two-year period. All cases occurred following spontaneous non operative vaginal deliveries. The underlying etiology and pathophysiology has not been fully elucidated. Thus, prevention is difficult. Conservative therapy usually results in a complete recovery within many weeks.
authors.affiliation: Service de gynécologie obstétrique, Hôpital Mohamed Tlatli, Nabeul, Tunisie.
authors.forename: Jamel
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Kraiem
authors.forename: Faiez
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Ounaissa
authors.forename: Sahbi
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Bouden
authors.forename: Salah
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Boujelbene
authors.forename: Abdelaziz
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Falfoul
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001510:Bed Rest; D016267:External Fixators; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007744:Obstetric Labor Complications; D010146:Pain / Q000209:etiology; D011247:Pregnancy; D011631:Pubic Symphysis / Q000293:injuries*; D013997:Time Factors; D016138:Walking