1
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University College of Medical Sciences and Associated Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, Shadara, India
2
Department of Surgery, University College of Medical Sciences and Associated Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, Shadara, India
Abstract
Background: Symmetrical peripheral gangrene is usually associated with underlying medical problems and it is seldom seen in pregnancy. Sepsis though common in a setting of delivery by unskilled midwife is rarely accompanied by symmetrical gangrene. Case Presentation: We report a case of symmetrical peripheral gangrene which occurred in the winter, triggered possibly by sepsis and a single dose of ergot. A high index of suspicion, early diagnosis and intervention with appropriate measures will result in favorable outcome in such cases. Conclusion: Although postpartum period is of high risk for sepsis and use of ergot alkaloids is common in labor but occurrence of peripheral symmetrical gangrene is rare. A high index of suspicion for the diagnosis and timely intervention will prevent irreparable damage and loss of limb.
Sharma,L , Mehta,S , Rajaram,S , Agarwal,R , Gupta,S and Goel,N . (2012). Postpartum Peripheral Symmetrical Gangrene: A Case Report. Journal of Reproduction & Infertility, 13(2), 117-119.
MLA
Sharma,L , , Mehta,S , , Rajaram,S , , Agarwal,R , , Gupta,S , and Goel,N . "Postpartum Peripheral Symmetrical Gangrene: A Case Report", Journal of Reproduction & Infertility, 13, 2, 2012, 117-119.
HARVARD
Sharma L, Mehta S, Rajaram S, Agarwal R, Gupta S, Goel N. (2012). 'Postpartum Peripheral Symmetrical Gangrene: A Case Report', Journal of Reproduction & Infertility, 13(2), pp. 117-119.
CHICAGO
L Sharma, S Mehta, S Rajaram, R Agarwal, S Gupta and N Goel, "Postpartum Peripheral Symmetrical Gangrene: A Case Report," Journal of Reproduction & Infertility, 13 2 (2012): 117-119,
VANCOUVER
Sharma L, Mehta S, Rajaram S, Agarwal R, Gupta S, Goel N. Postpartum Peripheral Symmetrical Gangrene: A Case Report. JRI. 2012;13(2):117-119.
