Uterine inversion is an infrequent obstetric emer~ gency, occurring in 1 in 2000 to 1 in 2500 obstetric patients. Uterine inversion, so named because the uterus turns inside out, has been associated with multiparity, placenta accreta, short umbilical cord, and a fundal placenta. The degree of inversion is described as ranging from first-degree (incomplete) inversion, in which the corpus extends...

Non-puerperal uterine inversion is an extremely rare gynaecological event that is usually associated with uterine tumours such as submucous or cervical leiomyomas. In this report, we describe a case of uterine inversion due to a large submucous leiomyoma in a 42-year-old multiparous and obese Caucasian woman.

BACKGROUND Hydrostatic method for reducing acute uterine inversion is simple method, if advocated properly. AIM The aim of this study is to reduce the failures in technique in O'Sullivan's method in acute puerperal uterine inversion hence reducing maternal mortality and morbidity. SUBJECTS AND METHODS This study was conducted over a f 6 year period s from 2007 to 2013. Women with acute uter...

INTRODUCTION Uterine inversion is a rare obstetric emergency that can lead to hypovolemic shock or even maternal death. There are many management strategies, but they are poorly described and dispersed in the medical literature. The purpose of this article is to describe a case of complete acute uterine inversion and a review of the literature. CASE PRESENTATION The authors describe a case of...

Uterine inversion is shortly described as the indentation and depression of the fundic area extending downwards up to the different levels of the birth canal till vaginal opening. Clinical diagnosis of uterine inversion is difficult due to its non-specific symptoms and physical examination. Ultrasonography is the most practical modality for radiological evaluation, but it is inadequate to deter...

Uterine inversion is shortly described as the indentation and depression of the fundic area extending downwards up to the different levels of the birth canal till vaginal opening. Clinical diagnosis of uterine inversion is difficult due to its non-specific symptoms and physical examination. Ultrasonography is the most practical modality for radiological evaluation, but it is inadequate to deter...

Puerperal uterine inversion is an uncommon but life threatening obstetrical emergency. A 26-year-old woman, para six, was referred from a peripheral hospital seven days after delivery, with a mass protruding per vaginum. Complete uterine inversion had occurred after delivery of baby and placenta. She was resuscitated and her genital infection was treated. She had a vaginal hysterectomy upon req...