Puerperal genital haematoma: a commonly missed diagnosis

Autor:	Ruth Holman, Sandra Mawhinney
Rok vydání:	2007
Předmět:	Episiotomy medicine.medical_specialty medicine.diagnostic_test business.industry Obstetrics medicine.medical_treatment Interventional radiology Missed diagnosis Obstetrics and gynaecology Blood loss medicine Etiology Childbirth Sex organ Intensive care medicine business
Zdroj:	The Obstetrician & Gynaecologist. 9:195-200
ISSN:	1467-2561
DOI:	10.1576/toag.9.3.195.27341
Popis:	Key content •Although uncommon, puerperal genital haematomas can be associated with serious maternal morbidity. •An abnormally high level of perineal pain following childbirth is a hallmark symptom. •The primary aims of treatment are to prevent further blood loss and correct hypovolaemia. •There is debate regarding the optimal management of genital haematoma. Learning objectives •To understand the aetiology of puerperal genital haematoma. •To recognise the signs and symptoms and know how they are classified according to their location. •To learn about the most appropriate methods of treatment. Ethical issues •How should we choose the most appropriate treatment when research on the condition is scarce? •Should resources be used to ensure interventional radiology services are available to all maternity units? Please cite this article as: Mawhinney S, Holman R. Puerperal genital haematoma: a commonly missed diagnosis. The Obstetrician & Gynaecologist 2007;9:195–200.
Databáze:	OpenAIRE
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