Research on HG's short- and long-term effects is desperately needed and needed now. We need to do more to find a cure for this disease that has such devastating effects on a growing number of soon-to-be mothers.
Splenic Avulsion
Separation of spleen from normal location.
Classic Signs: Pain, distention.
Offsite Research:
Splenic avulsion in a pregnant patient with vomiting.
Nguyen N, Deitel M, Lacy E.
Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Ont.
Canadian Journal of Surgery 1995 Oct;38(5):464-5.
Splenic avulsion in pregnancy is a rare condition that carries a high risk of death to both mother and fetus. The authors describe a 30-year-old woman with hyperemesis who had spontaneous avulsion of the spleen at 30 weeks' gestation. She underwent a splenectomy and cesarean section, resulting in a stillborn fetus. The authors theorize that violent vomiting resulted in splenic avulsion.
Updated on: Mar. 24, 2010
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