Severe Clostridial Pyomyoma following an Abortion Does Not Always Require Surgical Intervention

Background. Clostridial infection following pregnancy may be fatal, and surgery is considered as the treatment of choice. We suggest a conservative management in selected cases when preservation of fertility is of major importance. Case. A 41-year-old primigravida presented with abdominal pain and f...

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Main Authors: Daphna Stroumsa, Eliel Ben-David, Nurith Hiller, Drorith Hochner-Celnikier
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2011-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/364641