Abruptio placentae associated with perforated appendicitis and generalized peritonitis

Yuval Yaron, Joseph B. Lessing, M. Reuben Peyser*

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Abstract

A primigravid woman at 35 weeks' gestation was admitted with abdominal pain, fever, and vomiting. Forceful contractions and signs of fetal distress suggested abruptio placentae. During cesarean section, seropurulent exudate and a perforated appendix were found; an appendectomy was performed. A mechanism linking appendicitis with abruptio placentae is suggested.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)14-15
Number of pages2
JournalAmerican Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Volume166
Issue number1 PART 1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1992

Keywords

  • Abruptio placentae
  • Acute appendicitis
  • Peritonitis

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