Spontaneous Rupture of Spleen
Date
1980-06
Authors
Thakkar, U.
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Publisher
Medical Journal of Zambia
Abstract
Spentaneous rupture of spleen, is a rare abdominal catastrophy, during pregnancy and labour , associated with 100% maternal and foetal mortality if not diagnosed in time. An awareness about this rare entity on the part of an obstetrician leading to timely diagnosis, prompt splenectomy and proper replacement` of blood provides good prognosis for mother and foetus. A rare case of spontaneous rupture of NORMAL spleen during labour with delivery of a live baby by lower segment caesarean section followed by splenectomy is presented and the literature is reviewed.
Description
Spontaneous rupture of normal spleen during labour.
Keywords
Spontaneous Rupture of Spleen , Rupture, Spontaneous, Labour---Zambia , Ruptured Spleen in Labour---Zambia , Splenic Rupture,Pregnancy---Zambia , Spleen Rupture---Zambia
Citation
Thakkar, U. (1980). Spontaneous Rupture of Spleen. Medical Journal of Zambia. 14 (4)