Endometriosis Scarring - a potential etiology for spontaneous hemoperitoneum in pregnancy

CONCLUSION: Without the cord prolapse, cesarean delivery would have been delayed and the spontaneous hemorrhage might have been missed. This case report alerts obstetricians to have a high index of suspicion for spontaneous hemorrhage in pregnant patients with a history of advanced-stage endometriosis, as this event can be life-threatening to mother and baby.PMID:33798766 | DOI:10.1016/j.jogc.2021.03.013
Source: Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada : JOGC - Category: OBGYN Authors: Source Type: research