Journal article
Role of DynamicMRI in Surgical Decision-making for a Postpartum Woman With a Prolapsed Degenerating Uterine Leiomyoma
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Surgical decision-making in the case of postpartum complications affecting fibroids can be difficult. We present a case that illustrates the potential role of MRI in assisting these decisions.
CASE: A 28-year-old woman with a known uterine leiomyoma presented on postpartum day 10 with abdominal pain, fever, and foul-smelling vaginal discharge. Her condition improved after antibiotic therapy, but she subsequently returned to hospital …
Authors
Torrance SM; Muhn N; Ellis S; Rebello R; Ramanna R
Journal
Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, Vol. 31, No. 5, pp. 446–451
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
5 2009
DOI
10.1016/s1701-2163(16)34176-7
ISSN
1701-2163