Uterine inversion after nitroglycerin use during cesarean delivery.

Abstract

Intravenous nitroglycerin was used to provide uterine relaxation for cesarean delivery of a macrosomic infant. The procedure was complicated by uterine inversion, and subsequent uterine atony. While several other factors may have contributed to the uterine atony, nitroglycerin administration might have played a role. Further, while nitroglycerin was helpful in facilitating the delivery of the macrosomic infant, the risk of uterine inversion must be considered.

• Authors: H Weiss, F R Diaz
• Journal: International journal of obstetric anesthesia (Int J Obstet Anesth) Vol. 5 Issue 4 Pg. 269-71 (Oct 1996) ISSN: 0959-289X [Print] Netherlands
• PMID: 15321328 (Publication Type: Journal Article)