Uterine Torsion in Third Trimester Pregnancy

Choi, Yong Hee; Lee, Guisera

doi:10.14734/kjp.2016.27.1.67

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“…In this case report, we documented the rare occurrence of 180-degree uterine torsion in a pregnant woman which led to vascular insufficiency causing fetal bradycardia. As has been reported in other cases, diagnosis before the operation is difficult because of its rarity and nonspecific clinical characteristics, we diagnosed our patient after extraction of the baby, during cesarean section because of the unexplained cause of fetal bradycardia [2].…”

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Uterine Torsion Diagnosed During Cesarean Section in a 26-Year-Old Female at Bugando Medical Centre, A Case Report

Haji¹,

Chibwe²,

Mujuni³

et al. 2022

Womens Health Care Issues

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Uterine torsion is considered rare conditions in human as compared to veterinary medicine. Despite being less commonly reported, it is associated with morbidities and mortalities to both fetal and maternal. When the rotation of the uterus is more than 45 degrees on its longitudinal axis is considered pathological. We report a 26-year-old woman, prime gravid, at Gestational age of 40 weeks who stayed in labor for 8hours with 6 centimeters cervical dilatation despite of adequate uterine contractions. She was delivered by caesarean section due to intrapartum fetal surveillance found to be bradycardic (fetal heart tones ranging from 108 to 110 beats per minutes) regardless of maternal changing position. A live baby boy with Apgar score of six at first and eight at firth minutes respectively birth weight 3.7 kilograms was delivered and Intraoperatively, uterine torsion of 180 degrees was diagnosed. We present this case as the rare diagnosis which is associated with significant morbidity and mortality of both maternal and neonates.

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“…Uterine torsion during pregnancy can be associated with significant morbidity and mortality of both the mother and fetus [2].…”

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confidence: 99%