A rare case of pregnancy complicated by snake bite

Authors

  • Rita Mittal Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, KNSHM&C, IGMC, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India
  • Bishan Dhiman Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, KNSHM&C, IGMC, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India
  • Nishi Sood Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, KNSHM&C, IGMC, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India
  • Shilpa Sood Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, KNSHM&C, IGMC, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20151635

Keywords:

Abruptio placentae, Coagulopathy, Envenomation

Abstract

Though snake bite is not common among pregnant women, however, the obstetrical consequences are severe and related to severity of envenomation. Little is known about the toxic effects and optimal management of snake envenoming because of rarity of cases. That was the main purpose of presenting this case.

References

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Dunnihoo DR, Rush BM, Wise RB, Brooks GG, Otterson WN. Snake bite poisoning in pregnancy. A review of the literature. J Reprod Med. 1992;37(7):653-8.

Langley RL. Snake Bite During Pregnancy: A Literature Review. Wilderness & Environmental Medicine. 2010;21(1):54-60.

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Published

2016-12-16

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Case Reports