Incarceration of the uterus in pregnancy

E. M. Patterson, E Patterson, Patterson E, A M Herd, Anthony Herd, Herd AM
The American journal of emergency medicine · 1997 · vol. 15(1) , pp. 49–51 · doi:10.1016/s0735-6757(97)90047-4 · PMID:9002569 · W2036363003
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This paper examines cases of uterine incarceration during pregnancy, where the gravid uterus becomes trapped in the maternal pelvis, leading to potential complications.

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Uterine incarceration is a rare complication of pregnancy, usually presenting between 12 and 20 weeks' gestation, when the gravid uterus normally ascends through the pelvic brim. Conditions such as pelvic inflammatory disease, endometriosis, postoperative adhesions, posterior wall leiomyomas, and pelvic contraction may lead to fixed retroflexion of the uterus, predisposing to this condition. A case of incarceration is presented. Clinical features, diagnosis, treatment, and potential complications are discussed.

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Pregnancy Complications Uterine Diseases Uterus Adult Female Humans Pregnancy Pregnancy Complications Pregnancy Complications Uterine Diseases Uterine Diseases Uterus

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