Gravid Uterus in an Umbilical Hernia

Gravid Uterus in an Umbilical Hernia

Umbilical hernias large enough to contain a gravid uterus are rare. We report a case of a woman with prolapse of a gravid uterus through a previously repaired umbilical hernia. Our plans for elective surgery with caesarean section and hernia repair were foiled by poor compliance. The hernia was repa...

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Main Authors: Lawrence C. E. Mbuagbaw, Frederick L. I. Morfaw
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/439489
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spelling doaj-e7cfae2538bf466cbaae0e3fafb43c5e2020-11-24T20:40:16ZengHindawi LimitedCase Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology2090-66842090-66922012-01-01201210.1155/2012/439489439489Gravid Uterus in an Umbilical HerniaLawrence C. E. Mbuagbaw0Frederick L. I. Morfaw1Centre for the Development of Best Practices in Health, Yaoundé Central Hospital, P.O. Box 87, Henri Dunant Avenue, Messa, Yaoundé, CameroonDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Yaoundé 1, P.O. Box 1364, Yaoundé, CameroonUmbilical hernias large enough to contain a gravid uterus are rare. We report a case of a woman with prolapse of a gravid uterus through a previously repaired umbilical hernia. Our plans for elective surgery with caesarean section and hernia repair were foiled by poor compliance. The hernia was repaired during an emergency caesarean section. We provide details of her management and briefly review the literature on umbilical hernias and pregnancy. Surgical management offers an opportunity for hernia repair and can ensure a safe delivery for the mother and child.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/439489
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Gravid Uterus in an Umbilical Hernia
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title_short Gravid Uterus in an Umbilical Hernia
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description Umbilical hernias large enough to contain a gravid uterus are rare. We report a case of a woman with prolapse of a gravid uterus through a previously repaired umbilical hernia. Our plans for elective surgery with caesarean section and hernia repair were foiled by poor compliance. The hernia was repaired during an emergency caesarean section. We provide details of her management and briefly review the literature on umbilical hernias and pregnancy. Surgical management offers an opportunity for hernia repair and can ensure a safe delivery for the mother and child.
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