Anterior sacral meningocele in pregnancy

Autor: A D, Kofinas, C G, Hatjis, J M, Ernest, R L, Parker
Rok vydání: 1987
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Zdroj: Obstetrics and gynecology. 69(3 Pt 2)
ISSN: 0029-7844
Popis: Anterior sacral meningocele is a rare abnormality. Only 14 cases of it have been reported in association with pregnancy. Of those 14 patients, three died as a result of rupture of the meningocele during labor and postpartum. A new case is presented; the clinical presentation, the diagnosis, and treatment are discussed. The obstetric management of the case is discussed and a plan for management is suggested.
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