Burns during pregnancy: A retrospective analysis of 19 cases (original) (raw)

Archives of International Surgery, 2016

Abstract

Background: Due to the limited availability of literature on management of burns during pregnancy, many surgical units face the difficult task of handling such cases. Keeping this in mind, a retrospective analysis of all the burnt females with pregnancy was done. Patients and Methods: A total of 19 cases of burns in pregnancy were analyzed in this study. The demographic characteristic and stage of pregnancy of the patients were evaluated. In addition, the causes, severity of the treatment, and outcome were noted. Results: The highest number of cases was in the 2nd trimester. The third trimester was associated with the highest incidence of abortion. Abortion was spontaneous in 70% of the cases. Maternal deaths were least in the 1st trimester. The rate of spontaneous abortion was highest in the 1st trimester. Conclusion: Burns in pregnancy are associated with high fetal loss. Prevention of burns in the pregnant woman is essential in reducing the morbidity and mortality associated with these injuries.

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