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Postpartum ovarian vein thrombosis after cesarean delivery: a case report

Authors: Pedro Royo, Alberto Alonso-Burgos, Manuel García-Manero, Ramón Lecumberri, Juan Luis Alcázar

Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports | Issue 1/2008

Abstract

Introduction

Postpartum ovarian vein thrombosis is an uncommon complication; incidence varies between 0.002% and 0.05%. It most often occurs during the 2–15 days following delivery.

Case presentation

A 22-year-old pregnant woman at term presented to hospital with uterine contractions, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting. After delivery an ovarian vein thrombosis was diagnosed.

Conclusion

Low-molecular weight heparin with broad-spectrum antibiotics are the accepted therapy in non-complicated cases of postpartum ovarian vein thrombosis.

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Title: Postpartum ovarian vein thrombosis after cesarean delivery: a case report
Authors: Pedro Royo
Alberto Alonso-Burgos
Manuel García-Manero
Ramón Lecumberri
Juan Luis Alcázar
Publication date: 01-12-2008
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports / Issue 1/2008
Electronic ISSN: 1752-1947
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1752-1947-2-105

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Postpartum ovarian vein thrombosis after cesarean delivery: a case report

Abstract

Introduction

Case presentation

Conclusion

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Abstract

Introduction

Case presentation

Conclusion

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