Recurrent incarceration of the gravid uterus

J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med. 2009 May;22(5):462-4. doi: 10.1080/14767050802647486.

Abstract

Incarceration of the gravid uterus is a rare phenomenon, associated with maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality. A 37-year-old gravida 2 para 1 develops a recurrent incarceration in her second pregnancy. Therefore, examination and follow-up early in the next pregnancy is advised.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications / diagnosis*
  • Pregnancy Outcome
  • Recurrence
  • Torsion Abnormality / complications
  • Torsion Abnormality / diagnosis*
  • Uterine Prolapse / complications
  • Uterine Prolapse / diagnosis*
  • Uterus / pathology*