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Classical caesarean section through the posterior uterine wall

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We report a case of myomectomy and classical caesarean section through the posterior uterine wall necessitated by 180° dextro-rotation of a gravid uterus with large fibroids. The non-specific clinical course and rarity of pathological torsion of the gravid uterus makes the preoperative diagnosis difficult.

Ultrasound recognition antenatally of a fibroid changing its position should help with the prediction preoperatively of uterine rotation.

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  1. Clinical Research Unit, Department of Obstetrics/Gynaecology, University College Hospital, Galway

    I. I. Bolaji & M. J. Mylotte

  2. Now Consultant Obstetrician/Gynaecologist, Kent and Canterbury Hospital, Canterbury, Kent

    N. M. Rafla

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Bolaji, I.I., Rafla, N.M. & Mylotte, M.J. Classical caesarean section through the posterior uterine wall. I.J.M.S. 161, 46–47 (1992). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02942081

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