Korean J Obstet Gynecol.  2011 Feb;54(2):107-110. 10.5468/KJOG.2011.54.2.107.

A 80 mm separation of the symphsis pubis during vaginal delivery

• Lee P
• Kim EH
• Yoon HK

• KMID: 2037500
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5468/KJOG.2011.54.2.107

Abstract

Separation of the symphysis pubis during the vaginal delivery is rare, but a serious complication. Treatment is generally conservative with rest and appropriately fi tted pelvic binder. But surgery may be necessary when symphyseal separation is more than 40 mm. A case of 80 mm separation of symphysis pubis developed after vaginal delivery is presented with review of the literature.

Keyword

Symphysis pubis; Vaginal delivery; Separation

Figure

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  Fig. 1. A 80 mm separation of the symphysis pubis (5 days after vaginal delivery).

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  Fig. 2. After 12 days of delivery showing a 30 mm separation of the symphysis pubis with parts of pelvic brace.

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  Fig. 3. At readmission, after 35 days of delivery showing a 20 mm separation of the symphysis pubis with parts of pelvic brace.

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  Fig. 4. After 6 months of delivery showing without any instrument.

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