Gunshot wound to the gravid uterus with non-lethal fetal injury.
We report a case of an abdominal gunshot wound in a third trimester pregnant woman. The fetus sustained a superficial skin injury, with survival of both mother and fetus. Conservative management was conducted successfully. Other management options are discussed.
Carugno
Jose A
JA
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Maternidad Concepcion Palacios, Caracas, Venezuela.
Rodriguez
Alejandro
A
Brito
Julio
J
Cabrera
Carlos
C
D000328:Adult; D036861:Delivery, Obstetric; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D011247:Pregnancy; D014599:Uterus / Q000293:injuries*; D014948:Wounds, Gunshot