Re: Demise delivery

From: zygote@icsi.net
Wed Jan 14 09:45:36 2004


Lynn, this is the situation where multiple options exist as you are aware:

1. REpeat C/section - has its own morbidity!

2. Can dilate the cervix with laminaria or since you are close to Canada, obtain Dilapan and do it better, then induction. I would use low dose cytotec 25ug q6H

3. Obtain cx xhange 4-5cm and if there is an experienced person like Al Rosen about then have him see and do D&E.

4. As stated, can wait for spontaneous labor with its own potential for rupture. Personally I would not wait more than 3wks if that was plan chosen.

5. Send her to see Al Rosen!

Having been in similar circumstances, I have used method 2 & 5. There is risk but as long as pt is fully informed of all options, then I consider it reasonable.

Let me know outcome, Regards Bob

On 13 Jan 2004 at 15:39, Lynn D. Montgomery, M.D. wrote:

>
> Really need y'all's opinion,
> Have a patient who is 25 weeks gestation with a fetal demise. Only
> previous pregnancy deliveredat 26 weeks for severePIH via classical
> cesarean section - documented by operative report. How wouldeverybody
> deliver? Lynn
>
> Lynn D. Montgomery, M.D.
> Rocky Mountain Women's Health
> 2835 Fort Missoula Rd., Suite 303
> Missoula, Montana, 59804
> 406-549-0978
> fax 406-549-0987
> e-mail: apgar10@montanadsl.net
>

Robert J. Carpenter, Jr., M.D. St. Luke's Medical Tower # 2720 6624 Fannin, Houston, TX 77030 zygote@icsi.net 713-795-4600 FAX:713-795-4422





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