Postpartum Peripheral Symmetrical Gangrene: A Case Report

Autor:	Sharma, Lipi, Mehta, Sumita, Rajaram, Shalini, Aggarwal, Rachna, Gupta, Sanjay, Goel, Neerja
Jazyk:	angličtina
Rok vydání:	2012
Předmět:	Postpartum Case Report Ergot Peripheral symmetrical gangrene
Zdroj:	Journal of Reproduction & Infertility
ISSN:	2251-676X 2228-5482
Popis:	Background Symmetrical peripheral gangrene is usually associated with underlying medical problems and it is seldom seen in pregnancy. Sepsis though common in a setting of delivery by unskilled midwife is rarely accompanied by symmetrical gangrene. Case Presentation We report a case of symmetrical peripheral gangrene which occurred in the winter, triggered possibly by sepsis and a single dose of ergot. A high index of suspicion, early diagnosis and intervention with appropriate measures will result in favorable outcome in such cases. Conclusion Although postpartum period is of high risk for sepsis and use of ergot alkaloids is common in labor but occurrence of peripheral symmetrical gangrene is rare. A high index of suspicion for the diagnosis and timely intervention will prevent irreparable damage and loss of limb.
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