A case of disruption of symphysis pubis diagnosed after delivery of a primigravida.
- Author:
Sung Yun CHOI
1
;
Byung Seok LEE
;
Gyu Hyun YANG
Author Information
1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Yongdong Severance Hospital, Yonsei University, College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Disruption of the symphysis pubis;
Pregnancy
- MeSH:
Analgesics;
Diagnosis;
Incidence;
Peripartum Period;
Pregnancy;
Pubic Symphysis
- From:Korean Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
2001;44(3):601-605
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
Peripartum pubic symphysis separation is a recognized complication of delivery with incidence ranging 1:300 to 1:30,0002,4-6. The underlying etiology of symptomatic symphyseal separation has not fully elucidated. Diagnosis is mostly based on clinical findings. Complete recovery was made only by analgesics and physical therapy. The occurrence of symphyseal separation does not necessitate an alteration in the management of subsequent pregnancy7. We have experienced a case of disruption of symphysis pubis during labor supposed to be caused by too rapid labor course. Details regarding this case and a review of the literature are presented.
