Uterine prolapse complicating pregnancy and labor: a case report and literature review

作者：Mohamed Suphan Nurhidayati Binte^*; Ng Roy Kwok Weng

来源：International Urogynecology Journal and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, 2012, 23(5): 647-650.

DOI：10.1007/s00192-011-1573-2

• Uterine prolapse
• Pregnancy

Uterine and cervical prolapse is a rare occurrence in pregnancy. It can be associated with minor cervical desiccation and ulceration to devastating maternal fatalities. The scope of complications includes urinary retention, preterm labor, premature delivery, fetal demise, maternal sepsis, and urinary retention.
We present a case of a lady, who developed uterine and cervical prolapse during pregnancy and the issues surrounding her antenatal and intrapartum management.
This case report highlights the effectiveness of a Gellhorn pessary for uterine prolapse in pregnancy.

• 出版日期2012-5