Acute Hemoperitoneum after Administration of Prostaglandin E2 for Induction of Labour
Joint Authors
Source
Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-10-01
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Prostaglandin E2 is widely used in obstetrics and is thought to be relatively safe for cervical ripening and induction of labour.
Here we present a case in which acute hemoperitoneum was observed after administration of prostaglandin E2 in a pregnant woman.
The patient had a history of endometriosis, and a severe pelvic adhesion (ASRM stage IV) was found during her last laparoscopic surgery 3 years previously.
In cases with endometriosis, use of prostaglandin E2 for induction of labour in pregnant women must be done cautiously.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Zhang, Zhenyu& Lou, Jiangyan. 2015. Acute Hemoperitoneum after Administration of Prostaglandin E2 for Induction of Labour. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1059170
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Zhang, Zhenyu& Lou, Jiangyan. Acute Hemoperitoneum after Administration of Prostaglandin E2 for Induction of Labour. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1059170
American Medical Association (AMA)
Zhang, Zhenyu& Lou, Jiangyan. Acute Hemoperitoneum after Administration of Prostaglandin E2 for Induction of Labour. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1059170
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1059170