Publications by authors named "Lina Ba'Abbad"
Uterine prolapse is a rare condition in pregnancy that may lead to serious antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum complications for the mother and fetus. This is the case of a 30-year-old woman who presented at 38 weeks of gestation of her third pregnancy with spontaneous rupture of membranes and labor pain. Pelvic examination in dorsal lithotomy position revealed a stage 3 uterine prolapse, with a 3 cm dilated thick edematous cervix and rupture of membranes with clear liquor.
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- Uterine artery embolization (UAE) is a minimally invasive procedure for treating symptomatic uterine fibroids, offering an alternative to surgery.
- A case study describes a 33-year-old pregnant woman who, having had UAE for uterine fibroids, suffered a uterine rupture at 37 weeks of gestation, leading to severe complications.
- This situation highlights the need for obstetricians to be cautious about the risk of spontaneous uterine rupture in patients with a history of UAE during pregnancy.