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Gupta, A., Bhandari, S., Anand, A., Sharma, S.K., Gautam, A., Priyanka, K.C., Acharya, N. and Singh, S. (2022) Management of Snake Bite during Third Trimester of Pregnancy with Coagulopathy and Delivery of a Live Baby in Resource-Limited Setting in Nepal: A Case Report. Oxford Medical Case Reports, 10, 331-333.
https://doi.org/10.1093/omcr/omac105

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• TITLE: Placental Abruption Following Snakebites Envenomation: A Case Report and Literature Review

  AUTHORS: Kossi Edem Logbo-Akey, Kignomon Bingo M’bortche, Pierre Yendoubé Kambote, Solim Biou Djato, Kibandou Noe Patidi, Dédé Régine Diane Ajavon, Abdoul-Samadou Aboubakari

  KEYWORDS: Snake Bite, Dic, Pregnancy, Abruption Placenta, Intra-Uterine Demise

  JOURNAL NAME: Open Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vol.13 No.2, February 23, 2023

  ABSTRACT: Background: Snakebite envenomation in pregnancy is uncommon. It can lead to a poor outcome in both the mother and the fetus. We describe our approach to envenomation in pregnancy based on the currently available evidence. Case: We reported two case of snakebite in the third trimester of pregnancy having caused placental abruption with expelling a fresh still born baby and a live baby. In both cases, consumption coagulopathy occurred. managed by polyvalent anti-snake and blood transfusion. Their investigations became normal and they were discharged of hospitalization. Conclusion: Snakebite envenomation in pregnant is a maternal and fetal emergency. Treatment must be quick and well adapted.