Splenic vessel bleeding in puerperium: a rare maternal near miss case
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20200397Keywords:
Hemoperitoneum, Laparotomy, Maternal near miss case, Preeclampsia, Splenic hemorrhage, Splenic ruptureAbstract
Splenic rupture is a very rare entity during pregnancy and puerperium. It has a very high maternal mortality if not diagnosed and managed in time. Here we are presenting a very rare case of splenic haemorrhage on day 5 lower segment caeserian section which was diagnosed and managed at RIMS, Ranchi, Jharkhand, India.
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