Congenital portosystemic shunts: experience of a tertiary Tunisian referral center.

Congenital portosystemic shunt is a rare condition in which communications between the systemic venous circulation and the portal veins drain blood directly into the systemic circulation. Diagnosis may occur from the prenatal period to adulthood. Nevertheless, diagnosing and treating a congenital portosystemic shunt, particularly in the perinatal stage, remain challenging, as multiple complications can occur.

Early Challenges: A Case Report of a Premature Baby with Down Syndrome and Uterine Rupture.

 Uterine rupture represents one of the most severe obstetric affections. It is defined as a complete or a partial tearing of the uterine wall. Women with a prior cesarean section are reported to have a higher risk of having this situation.