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Am J Perinatol 1988; 5(3): 232-233
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-999691
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© 1988 by Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc.

Conservative Management of Abdominal Gunshot Wound in a Pregnant Woman

Brian Kirshon, Ronald Young, Alan N. Gordon
  • Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
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04 March 2008 (online)

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ABSTRACT

An abdominal gunshot wound in pregnancy warrants prompt surgical exploration but does not mandate uterine evacuation. Despite an entry and exit bullet wound to the uterus and an apparent desire for pregnancy termination, a conservative approach was adopted with primary repair of the uterus, in conjunction with surgical repair of associated injuries.