Management of uterine inversion: An obstetric catastrophe

Abstract

In summary, uterine inversion is a life-threatening obstetric complication. Although uncommon, if unrecognized, severe hemorrhage and consequent haemodynamic instability can lead to maternal death. Manual manipulation aided by tocolytic or halogenated anesthetic agents is often successful in correcting the inversion. In the most resistant of inversions, surgical correction through the abdomen might be needed. In any case, the best prognosis is achieved by prompt recognition of the condition and immediate attempts to replace the inversion. 5,6 Thus, it is important that obstetricians should be able to diagnose inversion and provide individualized treatment even in this obstetric nightmare.