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Re: Previous abdominal surgery as risk factor for preterm labor?

From: Alicia Lapidus M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 7 Aug 2003 11:33:07 -0500 (CDT)

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At Thu, 7 Aug 2003, Shelly wrote: >
>I just read that abdominal surgery is a possible risk factor for preterm
>labor. I had a salpingo-oorphorectomy 11 years ago due to a very large
>(8 lbs.) mucinous cystadenoma.
>
>I am 34, 19 weeks along with my first pregnancy. Am I at risk for PTL
>because of this surgery and if yes, how great is that risk?
>
>Thank you.

It shouldn't be a problem.

-- Alicia Lapidus MD Head Obstetrics Division, Hospital J. A. Fernández Buenos Aires Argentina Note: opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions.

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