[Amniotic fluid embolism: report of the successful outcome of a case with inaugural cardiac arrest and early DIVC complicated by hemoperitoneum of iatrogen origin and bleeding of an hepatic adenoma].

Amniotic fluid embolism is a relatively rare clinical entity and with difficult medical recognition. However, it is the second leading cause of maternal mortality. We report here the case of a 32-year-old patient who underwent elective caesarean section complicated by an amniotic fluid embolism with cardiac arrest.

[Peritoneal closure using absorbable knotless device during laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy].

Laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy is one of the gold standards of pelvic organ surgery. However, this intervention is associated with long operation duration. One of the steps of this intervention (peritoneal closure) can be shortened using several methods of suturing (e.

Correlation between uteroplacental three-dimensional power Doppler indices and true uterine blood flow: evaluation in a pregnant sheep model.

Objectives: Three-dimensional (3D) Doppler quantification within the uteroplacental unit could be of great help in understanding and screening for pre-eclampsia and intrauterine growth restriction. Yet the correlation between 3D Doppler indices and true blood flow has not been confirmed in vivo. The aim of this study was to evaluate this correlation in a pregnant sheep model.

[Vaginal tridimensionel ultrasound interest for the assessment of correct Essure sterilization micro-insert placement].

Objectives: To determine the interest and simplicity of 3D ultrasound for the 3-month check in place of the recommended routine radiologic in a general gynecology practice.

Patients And Method: Twenty-five patients had routine radiologic and transvaginal 3D ultrasound (Voluson 730 Expert) 3 months after placement of Essure micro-insert.

Results: Twenty-one 3D acquisitions were realized.

[Unusual complication of uterine leiomyoma: spontaneous avulsion with massive hemoperitoneum].

A 25-year-old woman gravida 0 was seen for haemoperitoneum secondary to spontaneous avulsion of a uterine leiomyoma. It is a life-threatening complication. A myomectomy was performed.