Gynecologic and surgical complications in type IV Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.
BACKGROUND: Although type IV Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is a rare condition, it is critical that physicians be aware of this disease because it presents unique management challenges. CASE: We present a young woman who was admitted with a pelvic abscess after having a miscarriage and an appendiceal perforation. She had an exploratory laparotomy secondary to a persistent pelvic abscess and endured multiple postoperative complications. Based on her family history and physical characteristics, type IV Ehlers-Danlos syndrome was diagnosed. CONCLUSION: The decision to proceed with surgery should be weighed against tissue fragility in patients with type IV Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. A conservative, multidisciplinary team approach addresses whether to proceed with surgery and minimize postoperative complications if surgery is performed.
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- Pregnancy Complications, Infectious
- Pregnancy
- Postoperative Complications
- Pelvic Infection
- Obstetrics & Reproductive Medicine
- Humans
- Female
- Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
- Appendicitis
- Adult
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Published In
DOI
EISSN
Publication Date
Volume
Issue
Start / End Page
Location
Related Subject Headings
- Pregnancy Complications, Infectious
- Pregnancy
- Postoperative Complications
- Pelvic Infection
- Obstetrics & Reproductive Medicine
- Humans
- Female
- Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
- Appendicitis
- Adult