Open-book pelvic fracture in late pregnancy.

Bruce M Lo, Edward J Downs, Joseph C Dooley
Author Information
  1. Bruce M Lo: Department of Emergency Medicine, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Emergency Physicians of Tidewater, Norfolk, VA, USA. Brucelo1@yahoo.com

Abstract

Pelvic fractures in pregnancy are a relatively rare event. Special consideration needs to be considered when evaluating these patients. We present a case of a 15-year-old pregnant teenager who was an unrestrained passenger in a motor vehicle collision who sustained an open-book pelvic fracture. Care of the patient requires a coordination of care between the patient and the fetus.

MeSH Term

Accidents, Traffic
Adolescent
Cesarean Section
Female
Fracture Fixation, Internal
Fractures, Bone
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Male
Pelvic Bones
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Complications
Pregnancy Trimester, Third
Radiography

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