Uterine torsion: A case report

Authors

  • Sonil Prabhakar Government Medical College and Hospital, Sector 32 B, Chandigarh
  • Pratiksha Gupta Government Medical College and Hospital, Sector 32 B, Chandigarh

Keywords:

uterine torsion, term pregnancy complication, uterine rotation

Abstract

In uterine torsion, the uterus twists more than 45 degrees around its long axis at the junction between the
cervix and the corpus. Probably due to rarity only few cases are reported where detorsion was either not
possible or posterior uterine wall opening, more tactfully incisions inflicted transversely, have been the only
way out.
Reported herewith is a 26 yr, third gravida at 38 weeks pregnancy, with previous caesarean in early labour
and underwent cesarean for rupture of the membrane, was realized to have an incision inflicted in the
posterior wall of the uterus, 3 cm above the disposition of uterosacral ligament amidst severe torsion of the
uterus that was successfully detorted avoiding hysterectomy, in view of the young age.

Key words: uterine torsion; term pregnancy complication; uterine rotation.

DOI: 10.3126/njog.v4i1.3335

Nepal Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology June-July 2009; 4(1): 55-57

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Prabhakar, S., & Gupta, P. (2010). Uterine torsion: A case report. Nepal Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 4(1), 55–57. Retrieved from https://nepjol.info/index.php/NJOG/article/view/3335

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 1 (2009)

Section

Case Reports

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