Gunshot wounds suffered by pregnant women.

AI Overview Learn more Gunshot wounds to pregnant women are rare, but can cause serious injury to the mother and fetus. Gunshot wounds are the second leading cause of trauma overall, but penetrating injuries are uncommon in pregnant women. Case examples Gunshot uterine rupture A 27-year-old woman and her 37-week fetus were shot. The bullet injured both the mother and the fetus. An emergency C-section was performed, and the bullet was removed from the baby. Both mother and baby fully recovered. Shot in the womb A mother was shot and a bullet remained in her for 43 days. The baby was born with a bullet fragment in the neck, but appeared normal and was discharged home. Treatment Treatment for gunshot wounds in pregnant women depends on the situation. Conservative treatment may be adequate for hemodynamically stable patients. Surgical intervention may be required for unstable patients or for patients with fluid draining from the thoracostomy tube. Complications Gunshot wounds to the uterus can cause fetal injuries in 60-70% of cases.

Fetal death can occur in 40-65% of cases.

Gunshot wounds can be associated with intimate partner violence.

Gunshot wound to the pregnant uterus: case report - SciELO

Gunshot wounds are the second leading cause of trauma in general population, only after car accidents3 but penetrating injuries ar... SciELO

Gunshot uterine rupture: A case report - ScienceDirect.com

We present a case of a 27-year-old woman and her 37 week fetus who were the victims of a gunshot wound. The trajectory of the bull... ScienceDirect.com

Shot in the womb - ScienceDirect T

he object was clearly visible and metallic in nature. It was quite superficial with no evidence of deeper injury. Besides the for... ScienceDirect.com