Uterocutaneous Fistula Following Cesarean Section, A rare Presentation of Puerperal Sepsis

We present a rare case of uterocutaneous fistula following caesarean section. It is a rare cause of puerperal sepsis. MRI was useful in diagnosis and she was treated with hystrectomy and fistulectomy. This case remainds us to take care of all aseptic precautions during caesarean section.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Shailaja S1 , Satyaprabha S2
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Prathima Institute of Medical Sciences 2019-08-01
Series:Perspectives In Medical Research
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Online Access:http://www.pimr.org.in/2019-vol7-issue-2/shailaja_v2.PDF
Description
Summary:We present a rare case of uterocutaneous fistula following caesarean section. It is a rare cause of puerperal sepsis. MRI was useful in diagnosis and she was treated with hystrectomy and fistulectomy. This case remainds us to take care of all aseptic precautions during caesarean section.
ISSN:2348-1447
2348-229X