Postpartum inversion of uterus

Definition

An injury characterised by uterine inversion and prolapse through the dilated cervix that occurs after the delivery of a neonate. This condition is caused by or subsequent to labour and delivery, commonly as a result of excessive fundal pressure or cord traction. This condition presents with postpartum haemorrhage.

Also indexed as

Nearby in Certain specified obstetric trauma

• JB0A.0Rupture of uterus before onset of labour
• JB0A.1Rupture of uterus during labour
• JB0A.3Obstetric laceration of cervix
• JB0A.4Obstetric high vaginal laceration
• JB0A.5Obstetric uterine laceration or tear
• JB0A.6Other obstetric injury to pelvic organs
• JB0A.7Obstetric damage to pelvic joints or ligaments
• JB0A.8Obstetric haematoma of pelvis