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Vaidya, R., Kubiak, E.N., Bergin, P.F., Dombroski, D.G., Critchlow, R.J., Sethi, A. and Starr, A.J. (2012) Complications of Anterior Subcutaneous Internal Fixation for Unstable Pelvis Fractures: A Multicenter Study. Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, 470, 2124-2131.

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• TITLE: Vaginal Delivery after Pelvic Fracture Fixation with a Subcutaneous Anterior Fixator with Review of Literature of Delivery Mode in Pelvic Injuries

  AUTHORS: Anil Sethi, Rahul Vaidya, Sarah Schneider, Jennifer Fleming, Bryant W. Oliphant

  KEYWORDS: Pelvic Fracture, Infix, Pregnancy

  JOURNAL NAME: Open Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vol.4 No.14, September 29, 2014

  ABSTRACT: Background: The cesarean section rate following a pelvic fracture is more than double the standard norms. This results from residual deformity and a lack of knowledge among obstetricians regarding the ability to deliver vaginally after a pelvic fracture. Aim: To present a case of pelvic fracture that delivered vaginally indicating vaginal delivery is possible even after pelvic fractures that are stabilized surgically with minimal or no residual displacement. Case presentation: We present a patient that delivered vaginally following internal fixation of an unstable pelvic fracture with a retained orthopedic implant that spanned the lower abdomen with a metallic bar. We also discuss the role of cesarean section in patients with pelvic fractures. Conclusion: Women with pelvic fractures may possibly deliver vaginally however decision regarding mode of delivery in such patients should be on a case by case basis.