Citation

Carugno JA, Rodriguez A, Brito J, Cabrera C. J. Emerg. Med. 2008; 35(1): 43-45.

Affiliation

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Maternidad Concepcion Palacios, Caracas, Venezuela.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2008, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.jemermed.2007.06.042

PMID

18242921

Abstract

We report a case of an abdominal gunshot wound in a third trimester pregnant woman. The fetus sustained a superficial skin injury, with survival of both mother and fetus. Conservative management was conducted successfully. Other management options are discussed.

Language: en