Spontaneous Rupture of a Short Gastric Artery Following Low Forceps Delivery : Case Report

Abstract

29 years old primigravida at term with normal antenatal records was delivered of a baby by forceps extraction. Soon after delivery, she began intraabdominal hemorrhage. Exploratory laparotomy revealed rupture of a short gastric artery. The operation was complicated with blood clotting defects, hepatic subcapsular hematoma, pneumonia, and subacute bowel obstruction. She eventually recovered and was dis charged on day 15 post delivery. Postpartum check including cardiovascular examination and oesophago-gastro-duodenoscopy revealed no abnormalities. (Thai J Obstet Gynaecol 1989;1:77-79)