Recurrent sacculation of the pregnant uterus. A case report
Minassian, V.A.; Dunn, M.
Journal of Reproductive Medicine 45(12): 1003-1006
2000
ISSN/ISBN: 0024-7758 PMID: 11153253 Document Number: 512887
Recurrent uterine sacculation is very rare and associated only with pregnancy. It commonly complicates delivery with a retained placenta. A 24-year-old woman, gravida 4, para 0, with three previous elective abortions, presented in preterm labor at 32 6/7 weeks' gestation. Her second and third abortions were complicated by incomplete evacuation of uterine contents, and uterine sacculation was diagnosed. Preterm delivery and a retained placenta complicated the present pregnancy. At laparotomy, recurrence of uterine sacculation was noted in the left fundal region of a bicornuate uterus. A hysterotomy was performed to remove the placenta from the sacculation. In a patient with multiple uterine procedures and retained placenta, uterine sacculation can develop.