Anterior sacral meningocele in pregnancy. uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • Anterior sacral meningocele is a rare abnormality. Only 14 cases of it have been reported in association with pregnancy. Of those 14 patients, three died as a result of rupture of the meningocele during labor and postpartum. A new case is presented; the clinical presentation, the diagnosis, and treatment are discussed. The obstetric management of the case is discussed and a plan for management is suggested.

publication date

  • March 1, 1987

Research

keywords

  • Meningocele
  • Pregnancy Complications
  • Sacrum

Identity

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 0023153377

PubMed ID

  • 3808520

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 69

issue

  • 3 Pt 2