L2: RVF & Uterine Inversion Flashcards
Def of Retroversion
Def of Retroflexion
Etiology of RVF
Etiology of RVF
- Congenital
(20% of females)
- No symptoms & needs No treatment.
Etiology of RVF
- Acquired
Degrees of RVF
Dx of RVF
Symptoms of RVF
Signs of RVF
- vaginal examination, you can determine the degree or detect the pathology
Prevention of RVF
By proper management of puerperium.
TTT of RVF
Def of Uterine Inversion
- Uterine inversion occurs when the uterine fundus collapses into the endometrial cavit turning the uterus partially or completely inside out.
Incidence of Uterine Inversion
Incidence ranges from 1 in 3500 to 20,000 deliveries.
Classification of Uterine Inversion
Classification of Uterine Inversion
- Acc to Extent of Inversion
Classification of Uterine Inversion
- Acc to Time of Occurence
RF for Uterine Inversion
CP of Uterine Inversion
DDx of Uterine Inversion
Prolapsed fibroid & procidentia:
- Clinical examination and ultrasound can differentiate the conditions.
Management of Uterine Inversion
Management of Uterine Inversion
- Time of Intervention
Management of Uterine Inversion
- Aspects
Management of Uterine Inversion
- Discontinue uterotonic drugs
since uterine relaxation is needed to replace uterine fundus.
Management of Uterine Inversion
- Call for immediate assistance
including anesthesiology staff, operative room ready for laparotomy.
Management of Uterine Inversion
- adequate intravenous access
and aggressive fluid/blood product resuscitation.
Management of Uterine Inversion
- Do not remove the placenta
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Management of Uterine Inversion
- Manually replace the inverted uterus
Immediately attempt to manually replace the inverted uterus to its normal position.
Management of Uterine Inversion
- Last Resort
Management of Uterine Inversion
- Surgery
TTT of Chronic Uterine Inversion
TTT of Chronic Uterine Inversion
- Non-Surgical
Napier repositor for frail women contraindicated for surgery
TTT of Chronic Uterine Inversion
- Surgical
TTT of Uterine Inversion
- Goals of Mangement