title: Uterine hyperstimulation by intravenous access in a mammary vein: a case report and literature review.
abstract: Breast stimulation can produce contractions in a contraction stress test and has been considered for the augmentation of labor and prevention of postpartum hemorrhage. We present a case of intravenous access of a mammary vein in an obstetric patient that led to uterine hyperstimulation. Potential dangers of mammary vein intravenous access are discussed.
authors: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, East Carolina University, Brody School of Medicine, Greenville, North Carolina 27834-4300, USA. marquesk@ecu.edu
authors: Kevin A
authors: KA
authors: Marques
authors: Jacqueline E
authors: JE
authors: Amis
authors: James E
authors: JE
authors: Devente
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001940:Breast / Q000098:blood supply / Q000502:physiology*; D002406:Catheterization, Peripheral; D015897:Comorbidity; D005260:Female; D006340:Heart Rate, Fetal / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D007751:Labor, Induced / Q000379:methods*; D009558:Nipples / Q000098:blood supply / Q000502:physiology; D010812:Physical Stimulation / Q000379:methods*; D006473:Postpartum Hemorrhage / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011256:Pregnancy Outcome; D014590:Uterine Contraction / Q000502:physiology*