Inadvertent laparoelytrotomy in second stage of labour: a case report

Authors

  • Shristy Mohanty Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, IMS and SUM Hospital, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
  • Satyabhama Marandi Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, IMS and SUM Hospital, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
  • Bhismadev Chhatria Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, IMS and SUM Hospital, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20214674

Keywords:

Inadvertent laparoelytrotomy, Caesarean section, Complication

Abstract

Laparoelytrotomy is the accidental delivery via a vaginal incision during caesarean section in second stage of labour. It refers to the inadvertent delivery of the foetus through a transverse incision given over the vagina during a caesarean section (C-section). It is a rather uncommon complication of C-section encountered at advanced dilation which can lead to maternal complications such as traumatic postpartum hemorrhage, injury to bladder, ureters and difficult reconstruction of vagina. Here, we present a case report of inadvertent laparoelytrotomy during C-section.

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Published

2021-11-25

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Case Reports