Geburtsh Frauenheilk
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Geburtsh Frauenheilk · Dec 1995
Case Reports[Torsion of the myoma pedicle as a rare cause of ileus in puerperium].
Myoma of the uterus could not only complicate pregnancy and delivery but also puerperium. The paper reports on an unusual, but severe complication due to myoma. ⋯ During laparotomy a twisting of a pedicle of a myoma and compression of the bowel were found. The myoma was resected and the postoperative course was normal.