A Case of Pregnancy after Burn Injury.
- Author:
Tae Hee KIM
1
;
Ae Li RYU
Author Information
1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine, Soonchunhyang University, Bucheon, Korea. heeobgy@schbc.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Burn;
Scar;
Pregnancy
- MeSH:
Abdomen;
Breast;
Breast Feeding;
Burns;
Cicatrix;
Fertilization;
Postpartum Period;
Pregnancy
- From:Korean Journal of Perinatology
2009;20(2):167-170
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Major burn that happened in childhood impedes conception and maintaining pregnancy during child-bearing period. Specially, the burn on abdomen, breast and perineal area have difficulties in maintaining pregnancy and breast feeding in postpartum period. The appropriate treatment of burn in childhood helps to maintain pregnancy. We have experienced a case of pregnancy after major burn injury in childhood. We present this case with a brief review of the literature.
