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Nonpuerperal Uterine Inversion in an Afghan Woman

2009; Oxford University Press; Volume: 174; Issue: 5 Linguagem: Inglês

10.7205/milmed-d-02-9808

1930-613X

Najia Alumi, Aweed Deyhar, David Gahn, G. W. Davis,

Maternal and fetal healthcare

Objective: Nonpuerperal uterine inversion is a rare but serious condition which is often associated with polypoid benign or malignant tumors of the uterus. Timely diagnosis and intervention may prevent long-term sequelae. Methods: This report presents an unusual case of nonpuerperal uterine inversion which was diagnosed 14 months after an uneventful vaginal delivery, the longest period of time reported in world literature. Results: The patient was successfully treated for uterine inversion and was discharged home in good condition. Conclusion: Nonpuerperal uterine inversion can be successfully treated in a low-resource environment, but may require utilization of elements from several standard techniques before reversion is accomplished.