Journal of Women's Health Care
Open Access
ISSN: 2167-0420
ISSN: 2167-0420
Department of Gynecology-Obstetrics and Endoscopy Maternity Souissi, University Hospital Center IBN SINA, University Mohammed V of Rabat, Morocco
Research
Benckiser's hemorrhage following a vasa previa rupture: an uncommon case report
Author(s): Mariam Mahtate*, Aziz Slaoui, Soukaina Cherradi, Najia Zeraidi, Brahim Rhrab, Amina Lakhdar and Aziz Baydada
Background: Vasa praevia is an uncommon but very serious condition that is characterized by the presence of vessels belonging to the fetal circulation in the amniotic membranes surrounding the internal cervical os below the fetal presenting part. These vessels are at risk of rupture in active labor, or when the membranes spontaneously or artificially rupture, which can result in an acute fetal exsanguination and death. The prenatal diagnosis is thus of paramount importance, allowing a prophylactic cesarean section and therefore avoids severe Benckiser’s hemorrhage responsible for very high neonatal mortality. Case report: We hereby report an uncommon case of 36-year-old patient who presented to the emergency department for spontaneous rupture of the membranes and painless vaginal bleeding at a gestational age of 35 weeks. The transvaginal ultrasonography in combination with colo.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2167-0420.22.11.601