Gynecology & Obstetrics
Open Access
ISSN: 2161-0932
ISSN: 2161-0932
Parul Nigam
Nigam Hospital, Jhansi, India
St. Judes Hospital, Jhansi, India
Scientific Tracks Abstracts: Gynecol Obstet
Couvelaire uterus also known as uteroplacental apoplexy is a very rare and life threatening condition in which premature separation of placenta causes bleeding that penetrates into the myometrium forcing its way into the peritoneal cavity. Its exact incidence is not known but is estimated to complicate about 5% of all cases of abruption. This paper reports a classic case of couvelaire uterus which we encountered some time back in our hospital. The patient was 24 yr. old primi at 35 weeks of pregnancy presenting at the middle of night with vaginal bleeding and loss of foetal movements. Her general condition was very low. She was severely anemic and hypertensive. Foetal heart sounds could not be traced. Patient was managed by an emergency caesarian section. The patient and her uterus could be saved but the baby was found dead and macerated. Placenta was already separated and retroplacental haemorrhage of about 1.5 liters was noted. This paper emphasizes the importance of antenatal screening and strict blood pressure monitoring in pregnancy. Nowadays new markers are available for early prediction of PIH and preeclampsia.
Parul Nigam is a Gynecologist. She has completed her Postgraduation in Obstetrics and Gynecology at King George Medical University, Lucknow, India. She has over 10 years of experience in this field. She has completed formal subspecialty training in Gynecological Endoscopy; Diploma in Gynecologic Ultrasound at reputed institute in Delhi. And one year certificate course in Diabetes. She is an Avid Reader and has done certificate course in genetics and genetics counseling. She is currently doing research work in the field of Infertility and Fetal Medicine. Her specialization is in the field of complete women health care solution. She is presently working as a Consultant in all the above disciplines in Nigam Hospital and St. Jude’s Hospital, Jhansi. She makes utmost effort to maintain global standards and provide the best possible treatment to her patients. She is a Member of IMA, FOGSI, SELSI and IAMG and has attended many national and international conferences.
E-mail: parulnigam00@gmail.com