DOI: 10.36347/sjmcr.2020.v08i11.001

Pages: 937-940

The puerperal hematoma is a dreaded complication of postpartum hemorrhage, caused by a vascular rupture, most often a venous one. The main known risk factors are fetal macrosomia and instrumental extractions. Depending on the location of the puerperal hematoma, a variety of symptoms ranging from vulvar swollen to an abdominal pain can be seen. The diagnosis is often clinical; a CT scan can locate the vessel causing the hematoma. The management of the puerperal hematoma is multidisciplinary with a tendency toward arterial embolization in most cases. Through a clinical observation, we will try to focus on this pathology and especially discuss the different therapeutic options.