Publications by authors named "Marit Falkegard"

Background: Acute uterine inversion is a rare, but serious, obstetric complication in the third stage of labour, commonly resulting in significant morbidity and mortality. A total or partial invagination of the uterine fundus occurs, followed by profuse bleeding and circulatory instability. The case presented here illustrates a typical clinical course of the condition.

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Objective: To investigate the validity of self-reported information about hypertensive disorders in previous pregnancies among women participating in the fourth survey of the Tromsø Study.

Design: Retrospective cohort study with case-control design.

Population: Parous women participating in the fourth survey of the Tromsø Study.

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