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The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of India
Published in: The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of India 2/2016

01-12-2016 | Case Report

Rent in the Vent: A Rare Event

Parturition-Induced Rupture of Pubic Symphysis and Dislocation of Sacroiliac Joint After Spontaneous Vaginal Delivery

Authors: Kiran S. Coelho, Hemant Shintre, Ashish Shyamkul, Bindu Rani

Published in: The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of India | Special Issue 2/2016

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Reported incidence of mild diastasis of the pubic symphysis (i.e. <10 mm) varies from 1 in 300 to 1 in 30,000 deliveries [1]. It is considered to be physiological in pregnancy and is thought to be caused by the excess production of the hormone relaxin during pregnancy, and greater separation can lead to tenderness on palpation and disability to ambulate. Parturition-induced rupture of pubic symphysis (pubic symphysis separation >25 mm) is an uncommon event after vaginal delivery with great controversy about mode of treatment. Worldwide only around 150 cases are reported with pubic symphysis separation >40 mm and managed successfully. …
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Metadata
Title
Rent in the Vent: A Rare Event
Parturition-Induced Rupture of Pubic Symphysis and Dislocation of Sacroiliac Joint After Spontaneous Vaginal Delivery
Authors
Kiran S. Coelho
Hemant Shintre
Ashish Shyamkul
Bindu Rani
Publication date
01-12-2016
Publisher
Springer India
Published in
The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of India / Issue Special Issue 2/2016
Print ISSN: 0971-9202
Electronic ISSN: 0975-6434
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s13224-015-0798-2

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