Case ReportInternational Journal of Reproduction, Contraception, Obstetrics and Gynecology

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A case of multiple fibroid uterus, complete placenta praevia, antepartum haemorrhage, myomectomy and obstetric hysterectomy: a near miss

Int J Reprod Contracept Obstet Gynecol. 2021;10(5):2130-2134.DOI10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20211558

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Abstract

An interesting case of young unbooked, unregistered, primigravida with multiple fibroid uterus, placenta praevia type IV, presented with APH in haemorrhagic Shock, impacted large fibroid in Lower Uterine Segment and Multiple fibroids on Anterior wall, fundus for which myomectomy was performed. Preterm Caesarean Section with extremely low birth weight infant delivered followed by life-saving Emergency Obstetric hysterectomy. She had uneventful recovery without any complications of massive transfusion or surgery. Case is being reported as an obstetric near miss.

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  1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Military Hospital, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
  2. Department of Anaesthesia and Critical Care, Air Force Hospital, Halwara, Punjab, India

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