Cephalopelvic disproportion at term involving a lithopedion: A case report

A case of obstructed labor in a term pregnancy caused by cephalopelvic disproportion as a result of a lithopedion retained in a sacculus of the lower uterine segment is reported. Detection and management of this condition are discussed, and a review of relevant literature is also presented.

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Veröffentlicht in:International journal of gynecology and obstetrics 1983-04, Vol.21 (2), p.171-174
Hauptverfasser: Leke, R.J.I., Nasah, B.T., Shasha, W., Monkam, G.
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:A case of obstructed labor in a term pregnancy caused by cephalopelvic disproportion as a result of a lithopedion retained in a sacculus of the lower uterine segment is reported. Detection and management of this condition are discussed, and a review of relevant literature is also presented.
ISSN:0020-7292
1879-3479
DOI:10.1016/0020-7292(83)90057-7