1+ day, 8+ hour ago  (357+ words) Objective: Unintended dural puncture (UDP) and failed neuraxial anesthesia increase risks for conversion to general anesthesia, procedural delays, and patient dissatisfaction. Additionally, UDP can result in a postdural puncture headache (PDPH) with significant maternal morbidity. Factors such as clinician experience,…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago  (117+ words) Cesarean section is one of the most frequently performed obstetric procedures worldwide. Although secondary postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) after cesarean section is uncommon, it remains a potentially life-threatening condition and a significant cause of maternal morbidity, even in regions with low…...

4+ day, 8+ hour ago  (193+ words) Uterine prolapse during pregnancy is a rare but potentially serious condition that poses significant obstetric challenges due to the absence of standardized management guidelines. It is commonly associated with multiparity and may lead to complications such as cervical edema, ulceration,…...

4+ day, 8+ hour ago  (379+ words) Background Early-onset severe preeclampsia (EOSPE) is characterized by marked vascular injury, systemic inflammation, and acute hemodynamic stress. However, its independent association with newly occurring maternal arrhythmias during pregnancy has not been well established. Objective To evaluate whether EOSPE independently increases…...

5+ day, 8+ hour ago  (143+ words) Placenta accreta spectrum (PAS) is a major cause of obstetric hemorrhage and maternal morbidity. Despite advances in antenatal imaging, some cases remain undiagnosed until delivery. We report a case of intraoperative diagnosis of placenta accreta in a 32-year-old woman with…...

5+ day, 8+ hour ago  (150+ words) Mature cystic teratomas (MCTs) can rarely undergo malignant transformation, most frequently into squamous cell carcinoma. Preoperative diagnosis remains challenging because of the complex internal architecture of dermoid cysts, which may obscure subtle mural malignant components. We report a 46-year-old woman…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (428+ words) Cesarean delivery is one of the most commonly performed surgical procedures worldwide and is most commonly conducted under neuraxial anesthesia when not contraindicated. Intrathecal morphine remains the most commonly used neuraxial opioid adjunct for cesarean delivery and is widely considered…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (252+ words) Postpartum hemorrhage remains a major obstetric emergency and one of the most important contributors to maternal morbidity and mortality worldwide. Effective management depends on early recognition, systematic evaluation, and rapid implementation of evidence-based therapeutic strategies. A structured clinical approach facilitates…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (166+ words) Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a common and potentially life-threatening condition, most often arising from deep vein thrombosis (DVT). However, PE may rarely occur without demonstrable DVT, including after superficial venous procedures. We present the case of a 49-year-old morbidly obese…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (136+ words) An angular pregnancy is a rare form of ectopic implantation. We report a 30-year-old primigravida presenting with an abnormal beta-human chorionic gonadotropin (b-h CG)trend. At presentation, her b-h CG was 1, 950 m IU/m L. Ultrasound showed an angular gestational sac…...