Rare case of quadruplets vaginal delivery in Western Uganda: missed opportunities during antenatal and referral
Authors:
Leonard Ssebwami
, Charles Balungi
, Henry Kule
, Carol Atino
, Simon Byonanuwe
Abstract
Background: High-order twin pregnancy remains a serious challenge for both the clinicians and the mothers during pregnancy and after delivery with increased maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality. Case Presentation: We present a case of a 27-year-old Gravida 2 Para 1+0 at 36 weeks and 2 days admitted in preterm labor in the second stage who successfully delivered four live babies three vertex and one breech. Conclusion: Early diagnosis of high-order twin pregnancy and referral to an appropriate specialized health center is crucial in reducing associated maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality.Keywords: Case report, high-order twin pregnancy, quadruplet pregnancy, multiple pregnancy, green
Pubmed Style
Leonard Ssebwami, Charles Balungi, Henry Kule, Carol Atino, Simon Byonanuwe. Rare case of quadruplets vaginal delivery in Western Uganda: missed opportunities during antenatal and referral. EJMCR. 2024; 26 (August 2024): 169-171. doi:10.24911/ejmcr.173-1714214513
Publication History
Received: April 27, 2024
Accepted: July 30, 2024
Published: August 26, 2024
Authors
Leonard Ssebwami
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hoima Regional Referral Hospital, Hoima, Uganda, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Kampala International University Western Campus, Ishaka
Charles Balungi
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hoima Regional Referral Hospital, Hoima
Henry Kule
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hoima Regional Referral Hospital, Hoima
Carol Atino
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hoima Regional Referral Hospital, Hoima
Simon Byonanuwe
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Kampala International University Western Campus, Ishaka