Postpartum spontaneous vulvar hematoma as a cause of maternal near miss: a case report and review of the literature

Postpartum spontaneous vulvar hematoma as a cause of maternal near miss: a case report and review of the literature

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Abstract Background Postpartum spontaneous 20wm01snus vulvar hematoma is a rare complication of childbirth that can potentially cause maternal death if not managed properly and in a timely manner.Case summary We present the case of maternal near miss secondary to postpartum hemorrhage secondary to vulvar hematoma after home delivery in a 28-year-old para IV mother from rural Ethiopia.The case was surgically managed under spinal analgesia.The mother and her newborn were discharged on the fourth postprocedure day.Conclusion Neglected and inappropriately managed sophie allport zebra postpartum vulvar hematoma can cause significant maternal morbidity; therefore, timely surgical exploration, ligation of bleeding vessels, and obliteration of dead space can avert severe maternal complications.