Self-inflicted gunshot wound to the pregnant abdomen: report of a case and review of the literature

Am J Perinatol. 1989 Jan;6(1):30-1. doi: 10.1055/s-2007-999539.

Abstract

Self-inflicted gunshot injury to the pregnant abdomen is occurring with increasing frequency. In the case presented, a suicide attempt, operative management was used. A review of the world literature demonstrates operative management to be the standard of care, although nonoperative management of select cases has been proposed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Cesarean Section
  • Female
  • Fetal Death / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Laparotomy
  • Pregnancy*
  • Suicide, Attempted*
  • Wounds, Gunshot / surgery*