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Acute inversion of the uterus is a rare but serious obstetrical complication, seen in the immediate postpartum period. It is defined as ‘the turning inside out of the uterine fundus into the uterine cavity’. Uterine inversion is associated with significantly high maternal morbidity and mortality. Women can sink into profound shock. Immediate diagnosis and management can reduce maternal mortality.
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Das, G.C., Deka, G. (2016). Acute Inversion of the Uterus. In: Gandhi, A., Malhotra, N., Malhotra, J., Gupta, N., Bora, N. (eds) Principles of Critical Care in Obstetrics. Springer, New Delhi. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-81-322-2692-5_31
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