Gastric rupture associated with pregnancy.

Abstract

BACKGROUND:

Spontaneous gastric rupture during pregnancy is rare.

CASE:

A young primigravida delivered a 34-week stillborn infant. Shortly after delivery, she developed signs of hypovolemic shock. Ultrasound examination showed a large amount of free intra-abdominal fluid. At laparotomy, gastric rupture was encountered and repaired. Congenital eventration of the left hemidiaphragm was also noted. After a complicated postoperative course, the patient recovered and has done well.

CONCLUSION:

Rapid surgical intervention for gastric rupture associated with pregnancy is necessary for maternal survival.

• Authors: Ae Seon Cha, Michael A Krew, Todd Tamlyn, Prabhcharan Gill
• Journal: Obstetrics and gynecology (Obstet Gynecol) Vol. 100 Issue 5 Pt 2 Pg. 1072-4 (Nov 2002) ISSN: 0029-7844 [Print] United States
• PMID: 12423809 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Diaphragmatic Eventration (complications)
• Female
• Fetal Death (etiology)
• Humans
• Pregnancy
• Pregnancy Complications (surgery)
• Pregnancy Trimester, Third
• Rupture, Spontaneous
• Stomach Rupture (surgery)