A Case of Rupture of the Symphysis Pubis during Labor.

Lee, Seong Bae; Jeon, Yong Jun; Jung, Eun Jeong; Rhee, Jung Ho; Kim, Jong In

Case Report

Korean Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology 2002;45(5):905-908.
Published online May 1, 2002.

A Case of Rupture of the Symphysis Pubis during Labor.

Seong Bae Lee, Yong Jun Jeon, Eun Jeong Jung, Jung Ho Rhee, Jong In Kim

¹Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Keimyung University School of Medicine, Taegu, Korea.
²Pohang Sunlin Presbyterian Hospital, Pohang, Korea.

Abstract

Spontaneous rupture of symphysis pubis during delivery is rare condition. The overall incidence is 1/600~1/30000 deliveries. The Separation was associated with considerable pain, swelling and tenderness over the symphysis pubis and confirmed roentgenographically. The condition was treated conservatively with bed rest, mostly in the lateral decubitus position, aided by a restrictive pelvic binder. Mobilization was initiated after pain relieved. Recovery can be expected to be complete. We present a case of spontaneous rupture of symphysis pubis during delivery with a brief review of the literature.

Key Words: Spontaneous rupture of symphysis pubis, delivery