Three cases of delivery in pregnant women with spinal cord injury.
- Author:
Sun Min KIM
1
;
Hye Jin YANG
;
Jong Kwan JUN
Author Information
1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. jhs0927@snu.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Pregnancy;
Spinal cord injury;
Autonomic dysreflexia
- MeSH:
Anesthesia;
Autonomic Dysreflexia;
Female;
Humans;
Parturition;
Pregnancy;
Pregnant Women;
Reproductive Techniques, Assisted;
Spinal Cord;
Spinal Cord Injuries
- From:Korean Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
2009;52(1):96-102
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Effective rehabilitation and assisted reproductive technology may increase the number of women considering pregnancy who have spinal cord injuries. It is important that obstetricians caring for these patients are aware of the specific problems related to spinal cord injuries. Autonomic dysreflexia is the most significant medical complication found in women with spinal cord injuries, and precautions should be taken to avoid stimuli that can lead to this potentially fatal complication. Women with spinal cord injuries may give birth vaginally, but when cesarean delivery is indicated, adequate anesthesia is needed. We report three cases of delivery in patients with spinal cord injury.
