Abstract:Trauma is a complication in an estimated 6-7% of pregnancies, and is the most frequent cause of obstetric death. Trauma has been shown to result in maternal or fetal death, and in cases of extensive trauma, both may die. Management of pregnant patients has multiple challenges. It requires coordination of the trauma and obstetrics teams, as well as other specialties specific to the injuries of the patient. Management of the pregnant female has been described in trauma literature, but there are few reports on th… Show more
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