Torsion of term gravid uterus with a large leiomyoma
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https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20164675Keywords:
Cesarean section, Posterior hysterotomy, Uterine torsionAbstract
Torsion of gravid uterus is a rare obstetric event and it is almost always diagnosed during cesarean section. Leiomyomas and previous cesarean sections are predisposing risk factors. We report a case of 180 degree torsion of a term gravid uterus with only symptom of hematuria.
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