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

Authors

  • L. Thulasi Devi Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Military Hospital, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4607-7797
  • Shivani Mahajan Department of Anaesthesia and Critical Care, Air Force Hospital, Halwara, Punjab, India
  • Athul R. S. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Military Hospital, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20211558

Keywords:

Multiple fibroids, Impacted fibroid in LUS, APH, Preterm CS, Obstetric hysterectomy

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.

Author Biography

L. Thulasi Devi, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Military Hospital, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

HOD, DEPTT OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY

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2021-04-23

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