Surgery to save fetus with one arm sticking out of mother's womb
A pregnant woman in Quang Ninh had her water break, one of her baby's hands fell out of her womb and is showing signs of acute fetal distress.
The pregnant woman was brought to Vietnam - Sweden Uong Bi Hospital on January 27 with her water broken, the fetus in transverse position was deteriorating, and one of the baby's hands was out. The mother had uterine fibroids.
Doctor Nguyen Minh Thuyet, Deputy Head of the Department of Treatment on Demand, said this was a very rare case. The pregnant woman had a large fibroid in her uterus, which posed many potential risks.
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The health of both mother and child is currently stable. Photo:Hospital provided. |
The pregnant woman was quickly given emergency surgery by the doctor to deliver the baby. The very large fibroid occupied the entire area from the isthmus to the bottom of the uterus, causing the uterine wall to become very thick, making it difficult to operate and access the fetus. The doctor had a hard time getting the 2.2 kg baby out safely.
Currently, the health of mother and child is stable.
Dr. Thuyet said that pregnant women at risk of premature birth or abnormal fetal position need to be closely monitored and managed. When there are signs of labor, pregnant women should immediately go to specialized obstetric medical facilities, because if not supported promptly, it will cause trauma to the fetus and loss of fetal heart rate due to umbilical cord prolapse.
