Recurrent incarceration of the gravid uterus.
Incarceration of the gravid uterus is a rare phenomenon, associated with maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality. A 37-year-old gravida 2 para 1 develops a recurrent incarceration in her second pregnancy. Therefore, examination and follow-up early in the next pregnancy is advised.
Hooker
Angelo B
AB
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Free University Medical Centre, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. a.hooker@vumc.nl
Bolte
Antoinette C
AC
Exalto
Niek
N
Van Geijn
Herman P
HP
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D011256:Pregnancy Outcome; D012008:Recurrence; D014102:Torsion Abnormality / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D014596:Uterine Prolapse / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D014599:Uterus / Q000473:pathology*