Oedema of Vulva due to Toxaemia of Pregnancy

Abstract

MEICA JOUINAL etc.) ; and as a stimulant in all cases of indolent wounds. In the surgical and therapeutical clinics of the Academy Profs. H. H. Vlados and V. I. Kazansky have made over 700 injections of colloidal infusin. Patients have proved able to withstand large doses of the solution, and its value as a substitute and a stimulaint has been proved.

Massive vulval oedema in multiple pregnancies at Bugando Medical Centre: Case reports

“…However, it is not known whether there is a risk of delayed healing of punctured skin/vulva tear or of super-infection in the presence of oedema. These concerns led us to opt for an abdominal delivery, as has been reported elsewhere (Bush, 1946;Jakobi et al, 1995) In most cases, oedema of the vulva will resolve spontaneously after delivery (Jakobi et al, 1995) as in our case. In our cases the aetiology is most likely to be secondary to multiple gestations, with pre-eclampsia likely complicating the second case.…”

Surgical Management of Massive Labial Edema in a Gravid Preeclamptic Diabetic

“…Conservative management of labial edema is the most commonly reported form of treatment and concludes with spontaneous resolution postpartum [ 6 , 14 , 15 ]. Efforts to alleviate the symptoms also include Trendelenburg positioning [ 3 , 16 , 17 ], placement of ice packs [ 18 ], correction of nutrient deficiencies [ 19 ], and water immersion therapy [ 5 ].…”