Successfully managed grade IV renal injury and retained bullet in third-trimester pregnant woman

Serum zinc level in third trimester of pregnant women

Zinc is one of the most important micronutrient with essential role in biochemical regulation of the body functions. The importance of zinc in pregnancy period was widely studied in various countries. Variation in zinc plasma levels during pregnancy needs more investigation, because maternal zinc deficiencies may cause some severe abnormalities in the fetus. In this study the plasma level...

Sudden Death of a Pregnant Woman in Third Trimester with No Risk Factor

Acute myocardial infarction in pregnancy is rare and life-threatening for both the mother and the fetus. We present the case of a 31-year-old previously healthy woman with no risk factors at 32 weeks of gestation who applied with vomiting, dyspnea and orthopnea. A respiratory arrest developed followed by loss of the fetal viability, cardiac arrest, and failure of resuscitation. We aim to raise ...

Giant Renal Cyst in a Pregnant Woman

I report a 40-year old pregnant woman presented with left lank pain during one month. Percutaneous left cyst aspiration was performed before 4 years ago. Complete blood count and serum biochemistry profiles were within normal limits. Additionally the patient was diagnosed with pregnant before two months. Ultrasonography revealed 18*15 cm cystic lesion in left kidney. Magnetic Resonance Imaging ...

Penetrating Injury in a Pregnant Woman

Delayed Nephron Sparing Surgery for Grade IV Renal Injury

Renal injuries are a common occurrence in many trauma cases. The management of these cases varies, but, currently, a conservative, nonoperative approach is the norm. In cases where an operative intervention may be necessary, emergency total nephrectomies are the most commonly performed procedure reported in the literature. There is a dearth in the reporting of other surgical approaches, especia...